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Insects Still Causing Issues in Manitoba Crops: Report

Insects Still Causing Issues in Manitoba Crops: Report

There are still some areas where grasshopper levels are of concern. Flea beetles are still being noticed at high levels on the pods in some canola fields.
Two ag organizations form partnership to address straw shortage

Two ag organizations form partnership to address straw shortage

Two farm groups are working together to address a shortage of straw, as a result of drought conditions in parts of Saskatchewan.
Government of Canada announces new living lab in Prince Edward Island

Government of Canada announces new living lab in Prince Edward Island

Today, while visiting the Canadian Centre for Climate Change and Adaptation, the Honourable Lawrence MacAulay, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, announced the creation of a new living lab in Prince Edward Island (PEI).
Saskatchewan Harvest 21% Complete: Crop Report

Saskatchewan Harvest 21% Complete: Crop Report

Producers continued to make progress harvesting their crops this week. Scattered rain helped with moisture levels as systems moved through the province.
Farm groups welcome provincial drought support for livestock producers

Farm groups welcome provincial drought support for livestock producers

Reaction to the provincial government's announcement of financial support for livestock producers through AgriRecovery has been positive.
Manitoba Harvest Progressing: Crop Report

Manitoba Harvest Progressing: Crop Report

Harvest progress sits at 13% complete across the province, which is on-par with the 5-year average harvest progress. Winter wheat and fall rye harvest is near completion, with 93% of acres harvested.
Russia Attacks Ukrainian Grain Port Again

Russia Attacks Ukrainian Grain Port Again

Russian drones struck Ukrainian grain facilities at the Danube River port of Izmail overnight in what a senior official said today was a systematic attempt by Moscow to prevent Kyiv from exporting grain to the world.
Panama Canal Allowing More Ships Through, Following Drought

Panama Canal Allowing More Ships Through, Following Drought

A backlog of vessels waiting to pass through the Panama Canal due to drought-related restrictions has eased in recent days after the waterway’s authority authorized more non-booked ships to pass and as others are choosing alternate routes to avoid th
Pulse Crop Expectations decline in Latest AAFC Report

Pulse Crop Expectations decline in Latest AAFC Report

Reductions in pulse output for 2023-24 were among the many revisions Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada made to its August supply and demand report on Friday.
Sandhills Grazing and Restoration Field Day near Abbey, SK commences this afternoon

Sandhills Grazing and Restoration Field Day near Abbey, SK commences this afternoon

The Saskatchewan Stock Growers Association is co-hosting a Field Day event dedicated to grazing management and grassland restoration.