Source: Mandy Vocke, globalnews.ca, July 29, 2020 The warm, sunny conditions expected in coming weeks will help with harvest. Many regions in Saskatchewan have seen plenty of rain and sunshine this summer, creating ideal conditions for many farmers. “We have an average to above-average crop coming along in a lot of the province and producers… Continue reading Harvest Is Looking Positive for Sask. Farmers
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Crop Report For July 7 To July 13, 2020
Warm weather and rainfall this week continued to support crop development. Currently, 86 per cent of the fall cereals, 75 per cent of the spring cereals, 70 per cent of the oilseed crops and 82 per cent of the pulse crops are at a normal stage of development for this time of year.The majority of… Continue reading Crop Report For July 7 To July 13, 2020
Blackleg of Canola
Blackleg Disease Blackleg is a serious disease of canola that can result in significant yield loss in susceptible varieties. It is caused by the fungus Leptosphaeria maculans. A highly virulent strain of the blackleg fungus was first detected in Saskatchewan in 1975 and has since become widespread throughout the canola-growing areas of the province. Canola Disease… Continue reading Blackleg of Canola
Biosecurity for Preventing the Introduction of Crop Pests
Biosecurity is a series of management practices designed to prevent, minimize or control the introduction and spread of plant pests, including diseases, weeds and insects. Biosecurity is widely used in the livestock industry, but is still a relatively new concept in the grains and oilseeds industry. These practices have particular value in preventing the introduction… Continue reading Biosecurity for Preventing the Introduction of Crop Pests
Ditch Mowing and Hay Salvage Is Now Underway
The Government of Saskatchewan is reminding producers they can begin to salvage hay in provincial highway ditches. “The annual hay salvage and mowing program provides many benefits by taking into account the needs of area land owners, producers and travellers,” Highways and Infrastructure Minister Greg Ottenbreit said. “The benefits include improved sightlines for drivers, better… Continue reading Ditch Mowing and Hay Salvage Is Now Underway
Crop Report For The Period June 30 To July 6, 2020
Most of the province received rainfall this week, with the Rama area receiving the highest amount at 98 mm. Many areas received hail and strong winds. The Tisdale area reported damaged crops and property due to storms last Thursday and isolated areas in the southwest region received heavy hail over the weekend which reportedly damaged… Continue reading Crop Report For The Period June 30 To July 6, 2020
Sask. Tests New App To Improve Farmers’ Mental Health
Innovation Saskatchewan and the Ministry of Agriculture are partnering with a health services company to provide farmers with a new tool to track their mental health and link them with supports. The mobile app, developed by Bridges Health in Saskatoon, was selected during a province-wide Innovation Challenge in the spring of 2020, where technology entrepreneurs… Continue reading Sask. Tests New App To Improve Farmers’ Mental Health
New Bee Species Honours High Flying Canadian Hero
The Royal Saskatchewan Museum (RSM) announced today that a newly recognized species of bee native to North America is named in honour of Canadian Astronaut Colonel Christopher Hadfield. In an academic paper, authored by RSM Curator of Invertebrate Zoology, Dr. Cory Sheffield and published in the Journal of Hymenoptera Research, Sheffield makes the scientific case… Continue reading New Bee Species Honours High Flying Canadian Hero
Sask. Producers Are Facing Flea Beetles and Dry Conditions
Source: CTVNewsRegina.ca Staff, regina.ctvnews.ca, June 25, 2020 Although farmers are facing challenges, the crop development is around the normal stage for this time of year. REGINA — Windy conditions started to calm down this week, which allowed more producers to get into the field to spray for weeds and pests, according to this week’s crop… Continue reading Sask. Producers Are Facing Flea Beetles and Dry Conditions
Provided It’s a Canadian Registered Variety, Americans Can Now Sell Their Grain in Canada
Source: Karen Briere, Producer.com, June 24, 2020 CUSMA takes effect on July 1st. Among other things, changes are coming that will protect Canada’s quality assurance system. Changes are coming to the Canada Grain Act as the updated free trade agreement comes into effect in North America. As of July 1, grain grown in the United… Continue reading Provided It’s a Canadian Registered Variety, Americans Can Now Sell Their Grain in Canada