Agriculture in the Classroom Saskatchewan (AITC-SK) proudly announces the launch of phase 2 of their student-centered website. ExploreSaskAg.ca is an engaging, kid-friendly website that brings the story of agriculture and Saskatchewan to life through interactive information, colourful illustrations, and real-life photos. A variety of quizzes, activities, and teacher lessons provide teachers with the tools to lead students… Continue reading Agricultural Discovery Expanded to Include 67 New Sections on Kid’s Agriculture Website
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Survey Finds On-Farm Cover Crop Innovation Occurring Across the Canadian Prairies
Researchers at the University of Manitoba (UM) have shared the results from the 2020 Prairie Cover Crop Survey which capture a snapshot of the use and grower observations of this new practice. The report suggests that cover crops are becoming established in the Prairies and can be grown in a wide range of locations and… Continue reading Survey Finds On-Farm Cover Crop Innovation Occurring Across the Canadian Prairies
2021 Crop Diagnostic School
By Mike Brown AAg, CCA, Crops Extension Specialist, Humboldt For the second year in a row, the Ministry of Agriculture’s crops extension specialists held Crop Diagnostic School as a virtual event. The event featured speakers from the ministry, the Water Security Agency, North Dakota State University, the Irrigation and Crop Diversification Centre and Agriculture and… Continue reading 2021 Crop Diagnostic School
56 Percent of Provincial Crops Now In
Producers have made tremendous progress as 56 per cent of the crop is now in the bin, up from 36 per cent last week, ahead of the five-year (2016-2020) average of 35 per cent. An additional 24 per cent of the crop is swathed or ready to straight-cut. There were several areas affected by rain… Continue reading 56 Percent of Provincial Crops Now In
Cooling Grain in Bins
With harvest in full swing, in a year of such hot dry conditions, cooling grain is an important practice to use on your farm. Keeping grain cool prevents insect infestation and mold in your bins. This will be vital to prevent spoilage and minimize losses. There are four different strategies you can use to control… Continue reading Cooling Grain in Bins
High Nitrates a Concern in Stressed Forage Crops
By, Jordan Johnson, M.Sc., Agri-Environmental Specialist, Swift Current Maddy Lazurko, AAg, Livestock and Feed Extension Specialist, Swift Current With much of the growing season on the prairies occurring under extremely dry conditions, poor forage yields have urged many producers to consider the use of annual crops as forage sources for their cattle herds. When harvested… Continue reading High Nitrates a Concern in Stressed Forage Crops
Harvest Continues to Progress Quickly
Despite the recent rainfall delays that many producers experienced, harvest continues to progress quickly this week. It has advanced substantially in the northern regions. Thirty-six per cent of the crop is now in the bin, up from 29 per cent last week and well over the five-year (2016-2020) average of 22 per cent. An additional… Continue reading Harvest Continues to Progress Quickly
Producers Can Apply for AgriRecovery September 1st
Agriculture Minister David Marit has announced details of the AgriRecovery program, now known as the 2021 Canada-Saskatchewan Drought Response Initiative. Producers can submit applications toward the Initiative on September 1, 2021. The Initiative will consist of two payments totaling up to $200/head for cattle, with adjustments based on animal unit equivalents for other livestock. The… Continue reading Producers Can Apply for AgriRecovery September 1st
Crop Report For The Period Of August 17 To 23, 2021
Rainy, cool weather throughout the province delayed combining progress this week. Harvest progressed to 29 per cent complete, up from 20 per cent last week and well over the five-year average of 12 per cent. An additional 21 per cent of the crop is now swathed or ready to straight-cut, ahead of the five-year average… Continue reading Crop Report For The Period Of August 17 To 23, 2021
Government Agriculture Commitments Reflected In First Quarter Update
Saskatchewan’s deficit is up $126.5 million due to significant agricultural support of over $700 million to address wide-spread drought conditions. Higher expenses are offset somewhat by increased revenue from higher than expected oil and potash prices and from higher federal transfers. The result is a forecast 2021-22 deficit of $2.74 billion at first quarter. “Recent… Continue reading Government Agriculture Commitments Reflected In First Quarter Update