Spraying for the lesser clover leaf weevil is not only easier on pollinators but also provides more effective pest control
Forage and seed producers heard about the benefits of night spraying for red clover crops during the Saskatchewan Forage Seed Development Commission’s recent annual meeting. The commission conducted two on-farm experiments of night spraying in June 2021. Graham Parsons, pollinator biosecurity specialist with the Saskatchewan agriculture department, identified the pollinators that benefit from nighttime pesticide […] Read moreStories by Becky Zimmer
Seniors must often face loneliness
Visit with an elderly uncle reminds author of recent survey that found 1.1 million older Canadians report feeling lonely
“You have no idea how happy I am to see you.” His hug is tight as I start to let go, but I realize how much he needs this right now. I’m a hugger anyway so I don’t mind, especially when it’s a hug from my last remaining great Zimmer uncle. It’s a Wednesday and […] Read more
Forage seed sector faces challenges
Markets were an important issue for producers and experts at the Saskatchewan Forage Seed Development Commission’s annual general meeting in White Fox, Sask., held last month. Members from different growing regions across the Prairies and from around the world spoke about what the markets were like for producers in their areas. Dale Risula, provincial specialist […] Read more
Irrigation sector ratifies amalgamation in Sask.
The Saskatchewan Irrigation Projects Association and Irrigation Crop Diversification Corp. formally agree to join forces
Irrigation Saskatchewan is now the lead irrigation organization in the province following the successful amalgamation of two provincial organizations. Talks to join Saskatchewan Irrigation Projects Association (SIPA) and Irrigation Crop Diversification Corp. (ICDC) into one entity have been ongoing for years. A joint executive working committee was formed in March 2022 and both organizations voted […] Read more
Manitoba growers wrap up corn, sunflower harvest
Even with last month’s winter weather, corn and sunflower producers in Manitoba had a strong finish to their 2023 growing season. Anastasia Kubinec harvested her corn and sunflowers with great yields this fall, and she was lucky enough to have her sunflowers off before the snow came. She said the warmer weather created some muddy […] Read more
Irrigators warned to watch for bacterial leaf streak
Management practices that prevent the disease are not available, nor is resistance in Canadian cereal crops
Gursahib Singh of the Irrigation Crop Diversification Corporation issued a warning to Saskatchewan irrigators: look out for bacterial leaf streak. The research director of ICDC presented to 200 members of the irrigation industry at the Irrigation Saskatchewan conference held Dec. 5 in Saskatoon. Bacterial Leaf Streak is so far not a problem in Saskatchewan, but […] Read more
Irrigated dry beans can fit Sask. rotations
With the help of irrigation, producers Jeff Ewen and Nigel Oram have had substantial success with dry beans in Saskatchewan, but there are challenges that come with being a small community of growers. They recently advocated for more dry bean acres being added to crop rotations, during the Saskatchewan Irrigation Conference in Saskatoon. Dry beans, […] Read more
Import levy provides valuable funding
Over $10 million has collected since the import levy was created in response to a similar levy in the United States
Ten years of a beef cattle import levy have resulted in about $1 million per year invested in growing the domestic market for beef. The Beef Cattle Research, Market Development and Promotion Levies Order came to be in June 2013. Melinda German, general manager of the Canadian Beef Check-off Agency, said the levy charged to […] Read more
Stock dogs show off their skills at Agribition
Stock dogs that are properly trained and used can reduce anxiety levels in cattle so fewer employees are needed
Cattle ranchers and livestock producers had a chance to check out a solution to looming labour shortages while attending Canadian Western Agribition last week. Dogs and their handlers competed at the seventh annual Cattle Dog Futurity and Maturity competitions and the International Stock Dog Trials held Nov. 22. Other Agribition coverage: VIDEO: Simmental, Hereford top […] Read more
Iowa school group gets a glimpse of Agribition
Fresh faces and new blood were injected into the usual cadre of journalism veterans at Canadian Western Agribition recently. Students from Iowa’s CAC Media Group ventured to Regina for some hands-on agricultural journalism experience. Other Agribition coverage: VIDEO: Simmental, Hereford top show First Nation establishes market garden Strong sales highlight 52nd Agribition, helped by weather […] Read more
