Widespread rains across Saskatchewan during the week ended Aug. 11 brought much needed moisture to later seeded crops still filling. However, the precipitation slowed desiccation operations and may hurt the quality of earlier seeded crops, said the weekly provincial report.
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Rains help late crops in Saskatchewan, but delay harvest
Harvest progress at two per cent complete
Harvest begins in Manitoba: Report
Weekly report as of Aug. 12, 2025
Harvest operations are underway in Manitoba, according to the latest provincial crop report as of Aug. 12 noting that winter cereals and early spring grains and field peas were starting to come off the fields.
John Deere debuts updated F8 and F9 forage harvesters
New machines offer upgraded features and more ponies
John Deere has updated its F8 and F9 forage harvester models. The models have increased horsepower options, expanded automation features and technology offerings compared to previous models.
Male farmers face stresses unique to agriculture
Loss of animals, farm succession, labour-intensive harvest and higher suicide rates contribute to farmers’ mental burden
June is Men’s Mental Health Awareness Month, and a farm-focused initiative has found four factors that adversely affect male producers’ mental well-being.
Good agronomy urged under uncertain canola market
With tariffs and trade wars looming, Canadian canola growers are urged to eke out every bit of efficiency in their 2025 canola production
With tariffs and trade wars looming, Canadian canola growers are urged to eke out every bit of efficiency in their 2025 canola production.
Sask. farmers report good crop quality, variable yields
Most areas are hoping for good moisture through the fall and winter to get soils into good shape for next spring planting
REGINA — Saskatchewan crops are in the bin, and the province says yields were above the 10-year average for most of them. Durum, canola, oats and mustard yielded below average, according to the final 2024 crop report issued Oct. 30. There are regional differences in both yield and quality depending on rainfall amounts through the […] Read more
Prairie harvest progresses despite wind and rain
As of Oct. 3, Saskatchewan led the way with 91 per cent complete, followed by Alberta at 74 per cent and Manitoba at 73
Foul weather has been causing foul moods as wind and rain delay harvest in some parts of the Prairies. Wind hit Manitoba the hardest with some regions experiencing gusts of 94 km-h. The Prairies are in the final stretch of harvest with Saskatchewan leading the pack at 91 per cent complete as of Oct. 3 […] Read more
2024: the year that could have been
The 2024 crop year is the gift that keeps on giving. For many producers in Western Canada, there was a distinct optimism coming out of the seeding window and into the summer months. In fact, right up until mid to late July, even the markets were reacting to what most thought would be a “bumper” […] Read more
Little left in the fields as harvest ’23 almost done
Provincial crop reports note a need for fall rain and heavy snowfall this winter as soil moisture continues to decline
With the majority of harvest complete across the Prairies, government agriculture ministries are taking a look at the season as a whole. Even with the last few acres of flax, canola, soybeans, oats and chickpeas still waiting for the combine, harvest in Saskatchewan is 98 percent done for the 2023 growing season. Yields and quality […] Read more
Off with the crop – photo essay
Harvest is in full swing across the Prairies, including on these three farms in central Saskatchewan. | Nathan Jones photos
