SOUTHWEST Seeding operations are now complete, and excess moisture has resulted in unseeded acres across the region. Most areas reported 25 millimetres, but Hamiota and northern parts of the south parkland region received 80 mm. Recently seeded fields have saturated soil and standing water. Some fields are suffering from compaction and excess moisture, but crops […] Read more
William DeKay
Stories by William DeKay
Alberta crop report finds delayed development
SOUTH Cool temperatures and heavy precipitation have delayed crop development seven to 10 days. Surface moisture conditions are excellent for most cropland, while pastures and tame hay are good. Weed spraying is about half completed. Many areas report problems with flea beetles and gophers. Some of the earliest seeded canola will soon be on […] Read more
Saskatchewan crop report issued for June 10-16
Saskatchewan SOUTH Little seeding or spraying progress was made because of cool, wet conditions. Some fields will go unseeded, but some producers hope to seed greenfeed crops. Haying operations should soon begin. The Bengough area recorded the highest amount of rainfall with 60 mm. Topsoil moisture conditions for cropland, hayland and pastures average […] Read more
Police shoot wounded beaver in Sask. town
A man has been charged after a wounded beaver was found walking on Main Street in Watrous, Sask., June 18. After responding to a complaint, Watrous RCMP found the animal suffering from multiple and serious injuries. An officer used his service revolver to euthanize the suffering beaver. Further investigation found that an adult male had […] Read more
New labelling program aims to boost consumer awareness, confidence
Extensive surveys by Chicken Farmers of Canada over the past 12 years have found that Canadian consumers trust farmers. They increasingly want the producer’s stamp of approval on the fresh chicken they buy. As a result, the organization has launched its new brand, Raised by a Canadian Farmer. The goal is to connect consumers with […] Read more
Manitoba crop report – June 10, 2014
SOUTHWEST This area has been hardest hit with excess moisture. Rain throughout the week resulted in amounts ranging from 10 to 50 millimetres. Some producers are inquiring about planting greenfeed. Some are broadcast seeding, but the practice is not widespread. Overall, seeding progress is almost three quarters completed. While some producers are almost completed, others […] Read more
Saskatchewan Crop Report June 5
SOUTH Most areas received large amounts of rain. The Radville area recorded the highest amounts with 71 millimetres. Storms brought high winds, hail and flooding. There are reports of damaged buildings and washed out roads. Despite the wet conditions, producers made good seeding progress and are ahead of the five year averages. Rain helped crop […] Read more
Pullet growers denied supply management status
Agriculture Canada recently announced that it won’t grant Pullet Growers of Canada agency status under the Farm Products Agencies Act of Canada. “We are disappointed, there’s no doubt about it,” said PGC chair Andy DeWeerd. DeWeerd said that he is still waiting for something in writing from the department and remains hopeful that the government will […] Read more
Family works, plays and stays together
KILLDEER, Sask. — A custom sheep feedlot operation is allowing the Pituley family to remain tied to the land and to each other. Elwood Pituley and his wife Debbie, along with their son and daughters and their spouses and seven grandchildren, farm and live in close proximity near the U. S. border. “The sheep feedlot […] Read more
Recycling program adopted across prairie provinces
CleanFARMS | Ontario firm says close to 90 percent of western Canadian farmers are participating in its plastic recycling initiative
Prairie farmers have bought into a recycling program that is good for the environment. They lead the rest of Canada for the sheer volume of plastic that is disposed of properly. “This program definitely proves that farmers are good stewards of the land because this is the most successful voluntary stewardship program of waste products […] Read more
