The Saskatchewan Water Security Agency (WSA) says soil moisture levels are near adequate in eastern areas of the province, while soil moisture deficits are in western areas and the northern grainbelt. Current long-range weather forecasts suggest slightly above normal precipitation and below temperatures over the winter...

A provincial cabinet shuffle was announced on Thursday morning, including a change in the agriculture portfolio. Farm organizations and farmers are very familiar with the new Agriculture Minister and Minister Responsible for Saskatchewan Crop Insurance. David Marit held both cabinet posts for six years before becoming ...

One of the challenges with good grazing management is the amount of time it takes. The following article was prepared by Lynnae Ylioja, range management extension specialist with the Saskatchewan Ministry of Agriculture in Outlook. It looks at two technologies livestock producers can use to save time and improve grazin...

Statistics Canada bumped up estimates for both canola and wheat production to record levels. The September report used satellite imagery for its estimates while this new report contains information from producers and other boots-on-the-ground sources. The canola estimate drew the largest pre-report interest. In Septemb...

A Saskatoon-based gut health registered dietician is backing up the stance that oats aren't bad for your health, despite what the occasional online influencer might claim. Brooke Bulloch, who is also the CEO of Food to Fit Nutrition, spoke before the Prairie Oat Growers Association Wednesday afternoon in Saskatoon. Sh...

November was a very pleasant month with only a handful of days with below normal temperatures. Yorkton and Regina were at least three degrees above normal. (All maps and charts are courtesy of Environment and Climate Change Canada) Two locations (Prince Albert and Meadow Lake) had above normal precipitation. All other ...

Four candidates were vying for three positions on the farmer-election SPG Board. Robyn Henry from Hodgeville and Stuart Lawrence from Rosetown were both re-elected, while Dan Flynn of Lucky Lake will be a newcomer to the SPG Board table. SPG Board Chair Winston van Staveren says all three bring valuable experience from...

Bulls and females from all breeds competed in the prestigious event late Saturday afternoon at Canadian Western Agribition in Regina. Often described as the Super Bowl of the Canadian beef industry, the Beef Supreme is a true finale to the week at Agribition. The Supreme Champion Bull was exhibited by KAY-R Land & ...

Shylah Sitter from Edam was crowned 2026 Miss Agribition Rodeo during the intermission of the Maple Leaf Finals Rodeo on Wednesday evening. Sitter will assume the title from Abbey Harty, who was also raised in Edam, located a couple of hours northwest of Saskatoon. Shylah excelled during a two-day competition that asse...

Canadian beekeepers have dealt with the varroa mite for decades---but there is a new mite causing even more concern. The tropilaelaps mite---or (t-mite) short---has not been found in Canada or the United States, but it is spreading in places like China, India and Papua New Guinea. It is feared the t-mite could end up i...