agriculture
Crop report for the period June 30 to July 6, 2026 Paid Members Public
Rainfall continued across many areas of the province this week, with some regions also experiencing minor to severe hail. Producers are beginning to see the impacts of the excessive moisture received over the past two weeks, including yellowing and drowned out crops.
Crop report for June 23 to June 29, 2026 Paid Members Public
Significant rain was received across many areas of the province, along with some hail. Producers in areas that received hail will be assessing crop damage over the next week to determine the impact on yields.
Don't miss the cut: Free hay available as ditch mowing season starts Paid Members Public
The Government of Saskatchewan is reminding farmers and ranchers that the annual highway hay salvage and ditch mowing program is underway across the province.
Crop report for the period May 11 to 18, 2026 Paid Members Public
A weather system moved through the province this week, bringing strong winds and mixed precipitation, which significantly slowed seeding progress. Currently, seeding is 29 per cent complete in Saskatchewan, an increase of 13 per cent from last week.
Seeding season starts in Saskatchewan Paid Members Public
As spring seeding begins throughout the province, the Government of Saskatchewan is reminding producers and the public that farm safety should be top of mind.
Gene-editing in agriculture Paid Members Public
Gene-editing has been something of a bugaboo in agriculture for years now. The technology allowing scientists to add, remove, or alter DNA at specific locations in an organism's genome has raised concerns among politicians, particularly in Europe, and some consumer groups regarding its impact.
