Continuing hot, dry conditions allowed west-central Saskatchewan farmers “to make impressive harvest progress” during the week ending on Sept. 29.

DENZIL – What began as a hobby has turned into a yearly tradition of giving back for local farmer and tractor enthusiast Greg Rissling.

UNITY – North West Terminal Ltd. (NWT) has announced plans to sell its grain handling business to Bunge Canada Inc. in a $27-million deal expected to close later this fall.

Harvest progress in Saskatchewan has slowed in recent days as rain and high humidity delayed combining in the west and stalled work in the east.

Producers were able to make significant harvest progress over the past week, although some areas experienced rain delays. Currently, 41 per cent of this year's crop is in the bin…

Pictured are George Mills and his threshing crew in 1915. George also opened a livery barn in Kindersley, where he had many fine horses.

KINDERSLEY - As the combines head out into the field, Doug Francis recalled the years he spent on the family farm located south of Kindersley.

Dry conditions in most of the province last week allowed producers to make significant progress in the field. Currently, 23 per cent of crops have been harvested…

REGINA - The Agricultural Producers Association of Saskatchewan (APAS) welcomes the federal government’s measures to start addressing trade disruptions…

The Saskatchewan Trade and Export Partnership (STEP) is joining the effort to ensure market access into China for Canadian canola products in light of the latest round of Chinese tariffs.

It was a hot week in Saskatchewan with heavy thunderstorms bringing strong winds and large hail to some regions. Harvest is in full swing in certain areas…

On the rolling prairie of southern Saskatchewan, some of the rarest plants and animals in Canada quietly thrive, thanks to cattle. Native grasslands, home to more than 60 species at risk…

Widespread rainfall in the province last week had varying impacts on crops. The rain was timely for later seeded crops as they continue to fill, but some producers are concerned…

Growing conditions in Saskatchewan were variable this past week. Thunderstorms swept across parts of the province, bringing moisture to crops along with some hail.

With seeding complete in the province, producers are busy with in-field spraying and other activities such as hauling grain.

Over the past week, seeding advanced considerably across the province and is now approaching the finish line. Seeding is 97 per cent complete, up from 88 per cent last week.

The best defence against flea beetles in canola is a fast-growing, uniformly emerging crop with five to eight plants per square foot that quickly reaches the four-leaf stage.

Spring has sprung! With the return of the warmer weather our favourite birds have also arrived; ready to start their breeding season on the prairies.

Enjoy a few photos of early seeding operations in Saskatchewan.

Howard Dill is perhaps the most famous large pumpkin grower of the last century. Mr. Dill is known for winning four straight world titles for growing the largest pumpkin.