Prairie Farm Rehabilitation Administration

Prairie water sources, including surface and ground water, can present challenges for farmers applying herbicides. Particles such as clay and other organic matter are often abundant in prairie water. Filtration can sometimes improve water quality but even filtered water can limit the efficacy of some pesticides. The compounds most likely to interfere with pesticide effectiveness […] Read more

There can be few things worse for a farmer than watching fields blow. That cloud of dust is taking away some of your pride and robbing your pocketbook because erosion steals future crop yields. So what can you do in the spring to prevent your fields from blowing, or to control the erosion if the […] Read more

Wells in the Vanguard, Sask., area had to be shock chlorinated after July’s flood to reduce bacterial levels. But Randy Beler, rural water quality technician with Sask Water, says shock chlorination should be part of regular well maintenance, and not just an emergency measure. “We recommend shock chlorinating wells every six months to help control […] Read more

Each year, ornamental and shelterbelt trees are damaged through improper use of herbicides. Damage ranges from minor symptoms to death. Injury to shelterbelts can occur during nearby crop spraying, roadside spraying, lawn spraying or soil sterilant applications around buildings, driveways and sidewalks. Many herbicides are involved in shelterbelt damage, including phenoxys such as 2,4-D and […] Read more