In the past five years, harvesters in various parts of northern Saskatchewan have been affected by wild rice worms, which destroy crop and devastate peoples’ livelihoods.
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Worm devastates northern wild rice harvest
Researchers look for ways to help Indigenous wild rice harvesters who are losing crop to wild rice worms
Warding off dicamba spray drift
Some experts say dicamba’s drift risk isn’t worth it, while others say it’s a matter of proper management
When it comes to farm weed control, some spraying experts say dicamba’s drift risk isn’t worth it, others say it’s a matter of proper management, smart farmer decisions and chemical product choice.
Half million acres of Alberta crops affected by massive hail storm
Single-day weather event results in 500-plus insurance claims for damaged crops
Late August hail storm catches farmers in prime harvest mode, damaging half million acres of crops in Alberta.
Claims filed in Alberta hailstorm aftermath
Massive storm in southeastern Alberta causes significant damage to crops and reported deaths of livestock
The numbers are still coming in for the cost of the damage caused by a huge hail storm that hit various areas of Alberta Aug. 20.
Saskatchewan Crop Report: Varied precipitation as harvest begins
Dry areas begin harvest operations
Some areas of Saskatchewan received more than 100 mm of rain during the week ended Aug. 4, 2025, but others had little to none. Harvest operations began in those dry areas.
Alberta Crop Report: Rains in the south, dryness in the north
Rain fell onto the southern half of Alberta last week, while hot and dry conditions persisted in the northern half, according to the province's crop report released on July 18.
Pulse Weekly: Conditions vary across Saskatchewan
Weather, lack of moisture affecting crops
Pulse conditions in Saskatchewan are varied across the province with the worst-faring crops located in the western half.
What we know about how wildfire smoke affects Prairie crops
Impacts depend on smoke quantity, plant progress, surrounding weather conditions
Prairie farmers don't have to go far right now to see and feel the effects of smoke in the atmosphere — but what their crops will experience this year is a more complicated matter.
Spring elk hunt in Saskatchewan raises concerns
Elk herds are a problem for producers, but some oppose the plan because it allows heavily pregnant cows to be killed
Large elk herds have become a big problem for farmers, but a plan to tackle the issue has raised ethical concerns.
Ground squirrel survey monitors damage
Glacier FarmMedia – Richardson’s ground squirrel damage has frustrated Saskatchewan farmers for years. Saskatchewan’s Ministry of Agriculture recently conducted a survey of farmers to better understand where Richardson’s ground squirrels are present, the methods producers use to deal with them, and which approaches are most effective. The online survey was conducted this past December and […] Read more
