Tag: 2017

Addressing Issues from the 2017 Crop Year

Source: Kaeley Kindrachuk B.App.Sc., AT, Regional Crops Specialist, Outlook SK As the end of harvest approaches, the time begins to reflect on the previous year and plan ahead for the next. The issues from 2017 varied by region, but most producers in Saskatchewan faced multiple challenges throughout the growing season. From excessive moisture to dry conditions, the… Continue reading Addressing Issues from the 2017 Crop Year

The Challenges of Grass and Water in 2017

  Source: Trevor Lennox, Regional Forage Specialist, Saskatchewan Ministry of Agriculture The summer of 2017 resulted in some challenges for producers in southern Saskatchewan in terms of grass and water. Good quality water became scarce on some operations as water sources either ran out, or TDS (Total Dissolved Solids) levels increased above a safe level. This… Continue reading The Challenges of Grass and Water in 2017

Saskatchewan to drill most oil and gas wells in 2017, says PSAC

By Kyle Bakx, CBC News, November 2, 2016  Oil and gas drilling expected to rise in 2017, but only slightly, according to PSAC Saskatchewan is expected to lead the country in oil and gas drilling in 2017, narrowly surpassing Alberta, according to the Petroleum Services Association of Canada’s latest forecast, which was released Wednesday. There are… Continue reading Saskatchewan to drill most oil and gas wells in 2017, says PSAC

Get a Head Start Planning for 2017

By Kaeley Kindrachuk, Regional Crops Specialist, Ministry of Agriculture, Outlook SK This past year presented multiple challenges to the provinces canola, flax and mustard producers. The drier spring gave producers a chance to get into the fields earlier than normal, but the lack of rainfall early on also gave flea beetles and cutworms an advantage over the… Continue reading Get a Head Start Planning for 2017