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A wheat crop heads for the ripening stage in southeast Saskatchewan, July 20, 2024. Photo: Greg Berg

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Rain aids some Saskatchewan crops

Soil moisture largely adequate

By Glen Hallick - MarketsFarm July 31, 2025

There was some relief for crops in Saskatchewan following sporadic showers. The provincial agriculture department said farmers are hoping for more rain to aid head and pod filling, but the weekly crop report for the week ended July 28 noted that more moisture wouldn’t help the yields for more advanced crops.

File photo of stormy conditions over Alberta fields. (Larry Stickney/iStock/Getty Images)

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Rain brings relief to parts of Alberta

Some regions improve, other slip back

By Glen Hallick - MarketsFarm July 25, 2025

Major crops throughout Alberta remained relatively steady during the week ended July 22. The provincial agriculture department rated the crops at 65 per cent good to excellent, a dip of one point from the previous week.

Growers should flax interest amid canola turmoil

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Dryness poised to threaten Saskatchewan crops

Growing conditions vary across province

By Glen Hallick - MarketsFarm July 10, 2025

Crops in Saskatchewan are developing in opposite directions, the province’s latest crop report said. Growing conditions in the province vary, with some areas receiving enough rain while other locations are experiencing crop stress due to hot, dry conditions.