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The 111th Saskatchewan Stock Growers Association (SSGA) AGM & Convention is set for next week in Swift Current. President of the Stock Growers Garner Deobald says the theme this year is "reaching new heights".

The Provincial Auditor followed up on whether the Water Security Agency (WSA) implemented any of its recommendations made in the 2018 audit.

Within the next week, farmers should be done seeding as the provincial crop report has progress at 94 per cent complete.

The month of May can be best described as wet with near normal temperatures. Environment Canada Meteorologist Terri Lang says it's a good thing considering the winter and early part of spring was dry.

Any student going to university to study in agriculture can apply for scholarships through the Saskatchewan Barley Development Commission (SaskBarley).

Despite the wet conditions, seeding progress was made throughout much of Manitoba last week and is now estimated to be 83% complete. Canola and soybean planting advanced, with 71% of canola acres planted and 82% of soybean acres planted.

CN and CPKC Rail supplied a combined 98% of hopper cars ordered in grain week 43, a modest improvement from the 93% order fulfillment performance seen in week 42.

Insects: Both striped and crucifer flea beetles are present. In most regions, reports of high levels of damage to canola are minimal so far.

A farmer in the Humboldt area says seeding has been smooth sailing but could now use heat to aid crop development. George Hinz says this month has been the total opposite of the winter, which was drier than normal.