Saskatchewan farmers seeded four per cent of the 2008 crop, up from one per cent last week, according to Saskatchewan Agriculture's weekly crop report. See this week's Crop Report.

As seeding begins in Saskatchewan, the Ministry of Agriculture urges producers to take appropriate steps to prevent the introduction of clubroot disease into Saskatchewan. Details.   

The Farm and Ranch Water Infrastructure Program provides assistance to Saskatchewan communities affected by drought. Program information is now available on the Saskatchewan Agriculture website. Click here to access maps of eligible rural municipalities, program details, contact information and questions and answers.

The Government of Saskatchewan released the details of the $6 million Farm and Ranch Water Infrastructure Program (FRWIP) today.

Information regarding guidelines for machine ownership, operating costs, custom rates and rental rates for farm machinery.

Topsoil moisture conditions on crop, hay and pasture land improved during the past week, according to Saskatchewan Agriculture's weekly crop report.  See this week's Crop Report.