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Rain showers last week delayed harvest for some producers but most were back in the field within a few days.

The North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) is once again the most contentious issue in terms of Canadian trade and that certainly includes the full range of agricultural commodities.

When it comes to the future of farming regular readers will know I have a decidedly ‘scifi-inspired’ vision of what is likely to occur. That future vision has long been a two-pronged one.

Producers have made significant harvest progress, due in large part to the warm and dry weather, according to Saskatchewan Agriculture’s Weekly Crop Report.

Acknowledged for its historical integrity and association with the ranching experience in Saskatchewan, the Historic W.D. & Alice Reesor Ranch has been designated as the province’s 52nd Provincial Heritage Property.

The Yorkton Exhibition Association has embarked on a new project which is forging new ground for the long-time organization. JeanAnne Teliske, General Manager with the YEA, explained they are taking part in creating a new film on oats.

Exhibition associations have long been a part of communities across the Canadian Prairies. Most started around the idea of hosting annual fairs, a place for farmers and homemakers to bring their best to show against the best of their neighbours.

Every once in a while something rolls across the desk of a newspaper editor which is interesting and yet fun, and such was the case recently for me. In this case it was the arrival of the 2018 edition of the Old Farmer’s Almanac Canadian Edition.

Relatively warm and dry weather has allowed producers to continue making good time with harvest, according to Saskatchewan Agriculture’s Weekly Crop Report.

Saskatchewan Pulse Growers (SPG) is advising growers that the September 15 deadline for nominations to fill two positions on the SPG Board of Directors is fast approaching.