On today's program...

-- Much-needed rain fell in northwest Manitoba over the past week, according to that province's latest crop report. We'll hear from Manitoba Agriculture's James Frey on that.

-- Beginning later this summer, beef check-off rates in Saskatchewan, Alberta and B.C. will align with the seller's home province, regardless of where the sale takes place.

-- Saskatchewan farmers and producers looking to bolster their hay supply, are being reminded that they have the option of salvaging hay along the province's highways.