Author Archives: Syndicated Content

AAFC forecasts strong crop yields on prairies
Agriculture Canada is predicting solid yields for most crops on the Prairies, based on computer modelling that was done at the end of July. At the national level, the Canadian Crop Yield Forecaster mo...
Doug Falconer Aug 13, 2025

Alberta Beef Producers to withdraw from Canadian Cattle Association
Alberta Beef Producers (ABP) has announced it's withdrawing its membership from the Canadian Cattle Association, effective July 1, 2026. The decision was made following extensive decision and stra...
Doug Falconer Aug 13, 2025

Farms groups want new canola tariff removed ASAP
Reaction continues to trickle in following Tuesday's announcement of China implementing a 75.8 per cent tariff on Canadian canola seed imports, effective Thursday. The latest levy is in addition t...
Ryan Young Aug 13, 2025

Rain slows crop development in Manitoba: crop report
Isolated rainfall and storm events occurred across the southern portion of the province this week, with accumulations ranging from 5.8 mm to 145.6 mm. Some storms were accompanied by heavy rains and s...
Doug Falconer Aug 13, 2025

Closing grain prices Wednesday, August 13
Durum: 321.86 Feed Barley: 213.59 (down 15.00) Canola: &nb...
Ryan Young Aug 13, 2025

USask study examining ergonomic challenges facing farmers
A University of Saskatchewan (USask) research study is underway into shoulder and ergonomic issues facing farmers. The Centre for Rural and Agricultural Health at USask has been testing farmers, ...
Ryan Young Aug 13, 2025

Opening grain prices Wednesday, August 13
Durum: 321.86 Feed Barley: 228.59 Canola: &n...
Ryan Young Aug 13, 2025

Riders’ QB Trevor Harris respects how Ticats' Bo Levi Mitchell has reinvented himself
Saskatchewan Roughriders' quarterback Trevor Harris respects how Bo Levi Mitchell is playing at a high level in the 2025 CFL season. "Always admired Bo from afar. Makes t...
Allan Ly Aug 12, 2025

Farming community digesting new canola tariffs
Canadian canola took another hit on the markets as well as from China. The Chinese government announced Tuesday a new 75.8 per cent tariff on Canadian canola seed imports will take affect this ...
Ryan Young Aug 12, 2025

Alberta takes steps to salvage drought-ravaged crops for livestock
The governments of Canada and Alberta have stepped up to assist Alberta farmers in dealing with the anticipated challenges of the 2025 crop year by increasing the low yield allowance. That will enable...
Doug Falconer Aug 12, 2025










