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Two agricultural groups say the uncertainty around a possible a strike of workers from CPKC and CN Rail is negatively affecting Canada's reputation as a reliable exporter, and if workers walk off the job, it would come at a time when harvest is in th

Harvest is officially underway in Saskatchewan. The provincial crop report has harvest at 2 per cent complete, in line with the five and ten year averages.

Disappointed, but not surprised was the feeling Kevin Hursh had as he was combining over the last few days at his Cabri area farm.

July was the opposite of June when looking at monthly weather stats from Environment Canada. While June had cooler than normal temperatures and an abundance of rain, July was hotter and little to no rainfall.

A campaign launched at the beginning of this month by the Do More Agriculture Foundation aims to raise awareness of the importance of having open conversations about mental health in the agriculture sector.

The weather played a role in canola and wheat futures' movement last week. The November canola contract closed Friday afternoon at $610.90, up by $2.10 on the day.

A tale of opposites when it comes to growing conditions from one side of the province to the other.

The Provincial Crop Report notes heat and lack of moisture continued to deplete topsoil moisture conditions in cropland, hayland, and pastures around the province, and has caused more heat stress on crops.

Looking back on his time as CEO of Regina-based Protein Industries Canada, Bill Greuel said he enjoyed every minute of it. Wednesday was Greuel's last day in the role which he was in since Protein Industries Canada was formed in October 2018.

Tributes and stories have poured in over the last two days since news came of Lyle Stewart's passing on Tuesday. Stewart died at the age of 73 following a lengthy battle with cancer.