Wildlife advocates say the population has been dropping by 1.4 percent per pair of loons a year over the last 30 years
Loons are a staple on almost every northern lake in Canada. Their unique cries are recognizable by most lake-goers, and the birds are something of a Canadian icon, alongside the beaver and polar bear. But the bird’s reduced productivity is causing concern. In a 40-year update of the common loon, released by Birds Canada, it’s […] Read moreAuthor Archives
Conservation easement will protect bison rubbing stone
Ducks Unlimited was mainly interested in protecting the land’s natural grasslands because of its value as wildlife habitat
The universe seemed to come full circle for Lorne Klein after he started to raised bison on his ranch near Francis, Sask. Klein originally raised elk on the ranch but when he took up bison, it tied present day to the long-forgotten past because he owns a quarter section that contains an ancient bison rubbing […] Read more
Portable synchrotron to assist plant imaging
The smaller machine can be brought into greenhouses and take pressure off the beam lines at the Canadian Light Source
The Global Institute for Food Security at the University of Saskatchewan is using synchrotron technology as a way to look more closely at plants. By capturing these images of the plants, they will be able to make crop breeding more efficient. The synchrotron that is being used is semi-portable, the first ever designed to be […] Read more
Prairie residents warned about West Nile virus
The first mosquitoes of the year that carry the disease were found in Sask. and Man. last month; precautions are urged
Saskatchewan and Manitoba have found mosquitoes carrying West Nile virus. In Manitoba, 24 mosquitoes with West Nile virus, known as the Culex tarsalis mosquito, were collected from various parts of the province between Aug. 8-14. It brings the total to 86 found this year. Mosquitoes with WNV were found in Saskatchewan the same week, located […] Read more
Research explores fungi’s effect on rangeland
U of S scientist wants to know if inoculating forage crops with mycorrhizal fungi can increase growth and salinity tolerance
University of Saskatchewan researcher Jonathon Bennett is researching fungi, forage grasslands and the relationship between the two. The research is looking specifically at mycorrhizal fungi. “And basically, what these fungi do is they trade nutrients from the soil to the plant in exchange for carbon that the plant fixes during photosynthesis,” Bennett said. “So they […] Read more
Sask. boosts power line funding
SaskPower has doubled funding for the Farmyard Line Relocation Project from $2 to $5 million. Established in 1995, the Farmyard Line Relocation Project subsidizes the cost of moving or burying farmyard power lines. “Obviously farm safety is a huge concern for everybody,” said Bill Prybyliski, vice-president of the Agricultural Producers Association of Saskatchewan. “The amount […] Read more
West Nile Virus mosquitoes found in Man., Sask.
Saskatchewan and Manitoba have found mosquitoes carrying West Nile virus. In Manitoba, 24 mosquitoes with West Nile virus, known as the Culex tarsalis mosquito, were collected from various parts of the province between Aug. 8-14. It brings the total to 86 found this year. Mosquitoes with WNV were found in Saskatchewan the same week, located […] Read more
This year’s feed shortage hastens launch of new website
Farming the Web was developed as a digital marketplace where producers are able to conduct business with each other
The Alberta Forage Industry Network has launched an online classified site called Farming the Web. A need for this service is great because the ongoing drought has depleted feed. Farming the Web was originally created as an alternative to Ropin’ the Web, a classified website originally run by the Alberta government until it was discontinued. […] Read more
Cargill picks spot for Regina crusher
Cargill has announced its new canola crushing plant will be built at the Global Transportation Hub west of Regina. Jeff Vassart, president of Cargill Canada, said in an interview the location was chosen for many reasons. “For a site like this, what’s really important is having the infrastructure to be able to operate safely and […] Read more
Forage fertilizer research shows promise
Saskatchewan Agriculture started a forage fertilizer research project through the Agricultural Demonstrations of Practices and Technology (ADOPT) program in 2020, which has carried over into 2021. This research is looking at the 4Rs of fertilizer — right source, right rate, right time, and right placement — and it focuses primarily on the right source of […] Read more
