Hay & Production Tips

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

Canola, Cereals, Hay, Markets, Pulses, Soybeans

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)

Cereals, Crops, Forages, Hay, Markets, Pasture, Pulses

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.

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Canola, Cereals, Crops, Hay, Lentils, Markets, Pasture, Pulses, Spring Wheat, Winter Wheat

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.

Pea plants emerge in between stubble in a field. Dry peas are leading the way in emergence in Alberta at more than 96 per cent. Photo: File

Barley, Canola, Hay, Lentils, Markets, Oats, Peas, Pulses, Spring Wheat

Alberta crop ratings nudge up

But ground drier

By Glen Hallick - MarketsFarm July 4, 2025

Alberta saw its overall crop rating improve, but its surface soil became drier, the province’s latest crop report said.

Canola, Cereals, Corn, Crops, Forages, Hay, Pasture, Peas, Pulses, Soybeans, Spring Wheat, Winter Wheat

Manitoba crops in good shape: Report

Rainfall amounts vary widely

By Glen Hallick - MarketsFarm June 25, 2025

Crops in Manitoba continued to come along nicely, the provincial agriculture department reported for the week ended June 24.

Barley, Canola, Cereals, Hay, Markets, News, Oats, Pasture, Peas, Spring Wheat

Alberta seeding leaps ahead by almost 30 points

Moisture levels still strong despite declines

By Glen Hallick - MarketsFarm May 20, 2025

Spring planting in Alberta made a 27-point jump at 47 per cent complete during the week ended May 13, according to the latest crop report from the province. That's 21 points above the five-year average.

Barley, Canola, Cereals, Corn, Forages, Hay, Markets, News, Oats, Peas, Pulses, Soybeans, Spring Wheat, Winter Wheat

Seeding in Manitoba picking up the pace

Most fields still have good soil moisture

By Glen Hallick - MarketsFarm May 7, 2025

Overall spring planting in Manitoba reached eight per cent complete as of May 6, with some areas of the province much further along, the latest provincial crop report said.

The John Deere 535 baler that burned at the Eppich farm.

Cattleman’s Corner, Columns, Equipment, Hay

Counting one’s blessings after our baler burns

Eppich News: A baler fire is a reminder to be prepared and understand what to do in an emergency

By Heather Eppich October 24, 2024

On Sept. 5, our John Deere 535 baler went up in smoke. It is a big hit for our small operation, but we have much to be thankful for. As farmers we do dangerous things every day. Every day we are just going to go swath the wheat, or we are just going to combine, […] Read more

Crops, General, Hay, News, Weather

Saskatchewan Crop Report: Harvest nears 80 per cent despite rain

By Adam Peleshaty September 26, 2024

Despite rainfall across Saskatchewan, the province's harvest still advanced five points at 79 per cent complete as of Sept. 23. This year's pace is currently ahead of the five-year and 10-year averages.

A new model of the trailer-style Hustler bale processor on display at the 2023 Ag In Motion Show. The processor comes in various sizes from single bale up to six and eight bale capacity. The single bale processor can attach to the tractor with a patented snap-lock system as well as trailer style.

Cattleman’s Corner, Equipment, Hay

Gentle hay handling does make a difference

Feed, and feed value, can be lost with flail-type bale shredders

By Lee Hart November 28, 2023

Jonathan Karsin figures a Hustler bale unroller has easily paid for itself by more efficient use of hay. Karsin is one of the principals of Karsin Farms Simmentals at Newton, about 20 km southeast of Portage la Prairie, Man. He says they have been able to save at least one large round bale per head […] Read more

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