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...

Ag in Motion has been named the Business Event of the Year by the Tourism Industry Association of Canada.. The Award was presented Thursday in Gatineau, Quebec. It is given to an event that creates "outstanding tourism experiences" over a large region of Canada. CJWW Agriculture Director Neil Billinger spoke ...

An Ontario vegetable grower and a farm succession planner wants the federal government to implement a simple change to the Income Tax Act. Derryn Shrosbree says Section 73(3) of the Income Tax Act needs to be amended to include nieces and nephews. Currently, a farmer can transfer qualified farm property to their child ...

Cereals Canada has published its annual New Wheat Crop report to global and domestic customers of Canadian wheat which includes information on milling performance, flour/semolina quality and end-product functionality. Canadian farmers grew 36.6 million tonnes of wheat this year---the majority in the top two grades. Of...