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The President of the Saskatchewan Association of Rural Municipalities (SARM) has been busy this summer working on the drought issue.

The U-N Food and Agriculture Organization is concerned global food prices are rising since Russia pulled out of a deal allowing Ukraine to ship grain out of Black Sea ports. Vegetable oil prices jumped 12.

Cargill says its fiscal year 2023 revenue increased 7% from a year earlier to $177 billion, the highest ever for the 158-year-old company.

Agricultural chemical and seed company Corteva has cut its annual sales expectations as demand for its crop protection products showed signs of contraction. Corteva said it expects net sales between $17.9 billion and $18.

The Manitoba government is encouraging Manitobans to shop, cook, dine and celebrate the quality and diversity of local and Canadian foods and cuisine by participating in the 20th anniversary of Food Day Canada tomorrow.

CN and CP Rail have submitted their annual grain transportation plans to the federal government. They are required by law to submit plans to the federal transport minister each year.

A major cash injection for Manitoba Beef and Forage Initiatives. The federal and Manitoba governments announce up to $2.85 million over the next five years.

Manitoba Pork has released the details of a new economic analysis of the hog sector in the province.

Nutrien says it has decided to indefinitely pause its ramp-up plans for potash production. The company cited market conditions for stopping efforts to bolster potash output to 18 million tonnes.

Most areas of Saskatchewan are preparing for harvest operations, while combines are becoming a frequent site in the west-central and southwest regions.