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‘Irreparable crop damage’ without significant rainfall: Saskatchewan Agriculture

Saskatchewan Agriculture says there will be “irreparable crop damage” unless significant rainfall comes soon. The dire prediction was made in Thursday’s crop report. A continued lack of moisture, ... read more

Farmers assessing frost damage. Sask. Ag. says

Reports of an early frost in parts of the western grain belt have some farmers checking their fields for damage. Environment Canada reported freezing temperatures in Meadow Lake in the northwest and ... read more

Two-thirds of crop harvested, frost a concern

Frost is taking a bite out of the Saskatchewan crop— butexactly how big a bite is yet to be determined. Last week, temperatures dipped to as low as -7 C in parts of the province, and more sub-zero ... read more

Farmers battling dry soil in many parts of Saskatchewan despite recent heavy rainfall

Despite the heavy rain that fell two weeks ago in Saskatchewan, dry soil is still a concern, according to the province's latest crop report. The Saskatchewan Ministry of Agriculture says there is ... read more

Recent Rainfall Unlikely To Damage Major Crops, Will Boost Production, Says Agriculture Secretary

The recent rainfall following extreme heat conditions across parts of the country has not caused any damage to major crops and is expected to boost summer crop production prospects, Agriculture ... read more