This year’s Crop Production Show has events starting Jan. 10, 2025, and the last one finishing up Jan. 16, 2025. It’s a busy week for Saskatchewan’s crop industry.
There are annual general meetings from different commodity groups and networking and learning opportunities via speakers and panels. There’s also the Western Canadian Crop Production Show, which showcases crop science and agriculture technology from their exhibitors.
What are the dates and times for Crop Production Show events?
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The Western Canadian Crop Production Show is running for three days this year, Jan. 14-16 at World Trade Center Saskatoon at Prairieland Park. Doors open at 9 a.m. and close at 5 p.m. on Tuesday and Wednesday, and at 4 p.m. on Thursday.
Other events during the week, such as the SaskCrops Forum and various AGMs, occur on the following dates:
- Sask. Agricultural Graduates Association (SAGA) Reunion – Jan. 10-11.
- Sask. Crops Forum – Jan. 14-15 at the Western Development Museum.
- Sask. Oat Development Commission AGM and conference – Jan. 15 at Prairieland Park, Hall E.
- Sask. Seed Growers Association AGM – Jan. 15 at TCU Place.
- Sask. Mustard Development Commission AGM – Jan. 16 at Prairieland Park, Hall E.
Where can I get my tickets for the Western Canadian Crop Production Show?
Tickets for the show can be purchased online or at the door. Children 12 and under are free, and for anyone older it’s $22 per day or buy a two-day pass for $40!
Do I need to register for the AGMs or other events?
Registration is required for the various AGMs, the SAGA reunion and SaskCrops Forum. Costs for registration will vary, but most are free.
What can I expect at the Crop Production Show?
The show has more than 330 registered exhibitors for 2025, so expect to see some of the newest agriculture tech and services that have a crop focus. You can check out the trade show floor plan here.
The show attracts farmers from across the Prairies and has been running for 42 years, so it’s built a name for itself.
Another highlight of the show is the Nufarm Information Theatre, which features informational presentations and speakers. Some presentations include “Westside Irrigation Rehabilitation Project” on Day 1 (Jan. 14), “Spray Drones – What does the research say?” on Day 2 (Jan. 15) and “Eyes from the sky and boots on the ground – using imagery to optimize crop agronomy” on Day 3 (Jan. 16).
There’s also the Western Canadian Crop Production Show Innovation Award, which highlights creative agriculture innovations.
What is the SaskCrops Forum?
Brand new for Crop Production Week 2025 is the Sask. Crops Forum, which brings together commodity group AGMs, keynote speakers and networking opportunities. For its inaugural year, registration is free.
SaskOilseeds, SaskBarley, Saskatchewan Pulse Growers and Sask. Wheat’s AGMs will occur during the event. Check the event schedule for AGM times, andif you’re interested in voting during an AGM, you must attend in person.
Keynotes for the event include General Rick Hillier for a talk on leadership and Mark Tully for a discussion on the global economic outlook. The Tuesday panel is about research investments, and Wednesday is a live podcast taping for Curse of Politics.
What’s the parking situation?
Parking at the Western Development Museum and Prairieland Park is free. Additionally, Prairieland Park will have a shuttle operating to assist attendees from the parking lot to the main doors.
Parking for TCU Place or at the University of Saskatchewan is paid parking.
Street parking in Saskatoon has a rate of $2.50 per hour and can be paid at any of the pay stations via coins or credit cards, or plan ahead to use the ParkedIn app to make paying or adding time easy.
If parking in private lots, rates can vary. As well, private lots do not use the ParkedIn app.
Is there food onsite?
Dining can be found at Prairieland Park for the Crop Production Show. There is the Terrace Lounge & Bar on the second floor, a full concession in Hall C and D, as well as many snack stations in the various halls.
If registering for the SaskCrops Forum or other AGMs, food may or may not be included, depending on the times.
Located near Prairieland Park and the Western Development Museum, there is Sports On Tap, Denny’s and Chop Steakhouse & Bar. TCU Place is near Midtown Plaza, which features a food court, and is also not far from Cactus Club Café, Cohen’s Beer Republic and Hometown Diner.
Where can I find more information?
For more information, check out the Crop Production Week’s website. It acts as a hub for all the commodity groups and has links to the Crop Production Show and SaskCrops pages.
If your questions still remain unanswered, reach out to the specific group (i.e., SaskWheat, SaskOilseeds, etc.) or the Crop Production Show at agmanager@prairielandpark.com or call 1-888-931-9333. Information and updates can also be found via the corresponding groups’ social media channels.
You can find all our 2025 Crop Production show coverage here.
