Crops

• Prairie producers filed more than 4,000 crop insurance claims in stormy July

  Thousands of storm-related crop insurance claims were filed in July as harvest season approaches, according to the Canadian Hail Crop Association.

  Canada

  Aug 7
  
• Saskatchewan farmers hope for more snow to cover the province

  Saskatchewan farmers say they are happy with the amount of snow we have had this winter, but more is needed for moisture levels to be perfect come spring.

  Weather

  Jan 15, 2025
  
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• Federal funding going to research on diverse crop rotations on farms

  Canadian Field Crop Research Alliance is receiving $5.7 million to develop diverse crop rotation for farmers that will be sustainable.

  Canada

  May 14, 2024
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• Alberta farmers adapting to province’s growing drought concerns

  "We could end up with half the crop, two thirds the crop we don't know ... that's the unknown, and that's just, it's farming. There's always an unknown with the weather."

  Canada

  Apr 23, 2024
• New reservoir proposed for Belly River as Alberta faces severe water shortage

  Severe water shortages in southern Alberta have farmers and ranchers looking to creative solutions. A new proposal could help more than the south: a reservoir on the Belly River.

  Canada

  Mar 12, 2024
• Saskatoon morning news rewind: Tuesday, Jan. 16

  Here's a look back on who was on 'Global News Morning Saskatoon' for Tuesday, Jan. 16.

  Canada

  Jan 16, 2024
• Seaway strike puts Saskatchewan’s international reputation at risk, producers say

  The St. Lawrence Seaway strike across Ontario and Quebec is raising concerns among Saskatchewan producers who heavily rely on the seaway for exporting their goods and commodities.

  Canada

  Oct 25, 2023
• 98% of crops have been harvested in Saskatchewan

  As 98 per cent of Saskatchewan's crops have been harvested, many producers are still working to apply fall fertilizer for next year and harrowing harvest crops.

  Canada

  Oct 20, 2023
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• VP of Manitoban agricultural producer association says harvest on track

  Just under 25 per cent remains before Manitoba's harvest season comes to a close. One farmer says it might've taken longer, but the harvest continues as normal.

  Environment

  Sep 28, 2023
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• New harvest numbers reflect state of Manitoba crop production

  Harvest numbers are in for Manitoba as the province sees more than 50 per cent of crops picked and gathered. The province reminds crop producers to be mindful of weeds.

  Environment

  Sep 13, 2023