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Demand for beef is expected to stay high even though the cattle herd has declined in Canada and the United States and beef prices are relatively high.

A well-known Yorkton agri-business has gone into receivership. Leon's Manufacturing and Ramrod Equipment locked their doors yesterday (Tue) afternoon. GX94 News has learned Ernst and Young out of Edmonton will be the receiver.

Despite the wet conditions, seeding progress was made throughout much of the province last week and is estimated to be 92% complete. Spring cereals, peas, and grain corn are approximately 97% complete.

CN and CPKC Rail supplied a combined 96% of hopper cars ordered in grain week 44, a modest decline from the 98% order fulfillment performance seen in week 43.

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).