Insights and Stories on Saskatchewan

Jun. 25, 2025 at 9:22 am CDT

A broad but unorganized area of low pressure impacts all three Prairie provinces for at least the first half of this forecast period. Unsettled weather means it will be a difficult forecast to pin down. It also means seasonable temperatures with no big intense heat waves expected—though that doesn’t mean we won’t see a few hot days.

By Daniel Bezte

Jun. 24, 2025 at 9:31 am CDT

For the week ending June 21, Western Canadian feeder cattle prices were unchanged to $10 lower on average compared to seven days earlier.  However, prices for August and September delivery were unchanged from the previous week. 

By Jerry Klassen

Jun. 23, 2025 at 9:56 am CDT

The number of cows in the provincial herd is not necessarily the best measure of a successful industry, yet that is the focus of public policy, says the Sask. Stock Growers Assoc.

By Karen Briere

Jun. 19, 2025 at 1:26 pm CDT

Isolated showers across Saskatchewan during the week ended June 16 brought welcome moisture, but "a good general rain is needed to help push crop development and ensure the crop doesn't begin to deteriorate in condition," said the latest provincial crop report released June 19.

By Phil Franz-Warkentin

Jun. 18, 2025 at 2:30 pm CDT

A University of Saskatchewan project seeking to unlock the genetic potential of Canadian beef cattle has received a funding boost from the federal and provincial governments.

By Geralyn Wichers