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The Grain Growers of Canada (GGC) appreciates the work done by Agriculture Ministers across Canada towards reaching an agreement for the next five-year Agricultural Policy Framework, set to begin in 2023. 

Overall, farmers seem to be pleased with how the crops are progressing.

David Hamblin is with Red River Seeds near Morris.

"All things considered, I think they look quite good. We had a real late start and some big challenges with flooding of course here. Considering the mess we put it into, I think things are looking reasonably well, albeit quite late," he said. 

Hamblin was asked if they've had a lot of rain this summer.

Shop at your local farmer's market, BBQ, try a new recipe, or dine at your favorite restaurant - it's a great way to celebrate Food Day Canada on Saturday.

Agriculture Minister David Marit encourages everyone to take time to share their food stories and show appreciation for the agriculture industry.

Food Day Canada originated as a way to support the Canadian cattle industry in 2003. 

Now its an annual summer celebration of not only the agriculture industry, but also the culinary culture and food management system.

From Saskatchewan's ministry of Agriculture

Another dry week for the majority of the region has caused some setbacks for crops. Canola experienced heat blasting and all crops have started to go backwards. More rain will be needed to ensure crops can hold on till usual harvest time, a large jump in development will result in poorer yields than producers would like. Some producers will be getting their harvest operations underway soon as they begin to apply desiccants to their fields.

The Ministry of Agriculture's weekly crop report shows farmers have started preparing for harvest as the hot, dry conditions in many areas push crop development. 

During the recent FPT Ag Minister meetings they had to really push to have a discussion around the Federal Governments targets for fertilizer emissions reduction.

Agriculture Minister Nate Horner says Minister Bibeau and her staff made it clear that the actual target, the 30% wasn't something that was on the table to be consulted, or changed, or amended.

Agriculture Minister Nate Horner says he's pretty happy with where they ended up for the next Ag Policy Framework. 

The Federal, Provincial, and Territorial Agriculture Ministers agreeing in principle on the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership.

The new program will take effect April 1, 2023 when the current Canadian Agricultural Partnership ends.

Horner says the federal government was very adamant on what they wanted to see in the policy.

Parts of southeast Saskatchewan experienced excellent growing conditions last week, allowing crops to bounce back from heat stress in previous weeks.  

Some parts of the region received more rain, leading to delays in haying and crop development. Weyburn received the most rainfall in the region at 70 millimetres. 

Hot and dry conditions are needed in wetter areas to ensure crops are mature enough at harvest time.  

Disease issues are always a concern for farmers. 

Scattered showers, and hot, humid conditions can be the ideal breeding ground for disease. 

Some canola producers have been busy spraying for scloerotinia.

SaskCanola Agronomy Specialist Kaeley Kindrachuk says crop development is quite varied around the province.

A number of factors are impacting the volatility in the fertilizer market.

Josh Linville, the Director of Fertilizer with StoneX Financial says a lot of what's happening with fertilizer prices is based on the global situation and is being government driven right now.