INDIAN HEAD, Sask. — Many producers have been stuck in situations that have left them wondering whether it’s worthwile to reseed their canola. Researchers in Saskatchewan are examining that question. The early returns on the project indicate growers might be able to salvage respectable yields from fields with lower plant populations without reseeding, said Chris […] Read more
Stories by Dan Yates
Producers important in ensuring animal welfare
Reporting animal welfare violations isn’t the solely the responsibility of veterinarians, says Chris Clark of the University of Saskatchewan’s Western College of Veterinary Medicine. Veterinarians must consider animal welfare as part of every visit to a farm, he told attendees at the recent Cross Border Livestock Health conference in Saskatoon, and as educators make recommendations […] Read more
Sask. highway crash kills horses
A woman whose horse was one of two killed in a highway collision reminds drivers to be cautious and to take extra care near livestock trailers that contain living animals. “People need to know. Cars and trucks and SUVs, they have people in them, right? Horse trailers, I know they’re not people, but there’s still […] Read more
Sask. ag minister new president of Pacific NorthWest Economic Region
Saskatchewan agriculture minister Lyle Stewart was named president of the Pacific NorthWest Economic Region’s executive committee yesterday. He is the first Saskatchewan official to head the organization since the province joined PNWER in 2008. PNWER members consist of public and private sector officials representing Alberta, British Columbia, Saskatchewan, the Yukon and Northwest Territories and five […] Read more
Rise in swine dysentery prompts biosecurity reminder
The re-emergence of swine dysentery in Western Canada has officials reminding producers about the importance of biosecurity. The disease was first discovered in the 1970s, but incidents have been rare on the Prairies since the mid-1990s. However, there have been 25 cases in Saskatchewan and Alberta since 2009, said John Harding of the University of […] Read more
U.S. drought not yet hurting Canadian cattle prices
Industry analysts continue their positive outlook for the Canadian feeder cattle market, despite a widespread drought in the United States that has corn prices soaring and feeder cattle futures falling. The worst drought in the central U.S. in 25 years is slashing corn yields and drying up pastures. With no sign of a reprieve and […] Read more
Highway crash kills horses; owner urges drivers to be aware of trailers
A woman whose horse was one of two killed in a highway collision reminds drivers to be cautious and to take extra care near livestock trailers that contain living animals. “People need to know. Cars and trucks and SUVs, they have people in them, right? Horse trailers, I know they’re not people, but there’s still […] Read more
Pastures need rest to recuperate: experts
What to bale graze? | Forage specialists share recommendations on pasture management
Darrel and Peggy Walker like their cattle to spend as much time in the pasture as possible. And an open tract of land immediately outside their ranch’s headquarters near Langham, Sask., is a perfect spot for calving, providing the couple with an optimal view of their animals and easy access to on-farm facilities. However, the […] Read morePublic gets chance to solve Doukhobor train explosion
Political or cultural motive? | Cause of the explosion that took the lives of the Doukhobor leader and eight community members has not been solved
Peter Verigin was 65 when he and eight others were killed in a train explosion on the Kettle Valley Railway near Farron, B.C., in 1924. That much is known, but other questions remain about the incident, which took the life of the man who led thousands of Doukhobors out of Russia and into Western Canada […] Read more
Sprayers urged to keep bees in mind
Hives at risk | With delayed seeding across parts of the Prairies, there are concerns more bees may be killed in the rush
Farmers need to think about beekeepers when applying insecticides, even when they can’t see a hive, says Gerry Moyen. Moyen, who operates Moyen Honey Farms in Zenon Park, Sask., and is a director of the Saskatchewan Beekeepers Association, made a disheartening discovery early last week. As many as 1,000 hives, totalling one-third of this year’s […] Read more
