Pathologists say more rainfall has led to more disease pressure, and producers should consider multiple modes of action
Glacier FarmMedia – Spring rain and cool conditions reawakened concerns about cereal leaf infections, say plant pathologists in Manitoba and Saskatchewan. Variable rains in May and June in Manitoba, particularly in its central region, may have encouraged crop diseases, said David Kaminski, a field crop pathologist with Manitoba Agriculture. Some growers got enough rain to […] Read moreNews
La Nina’s return could bring early frost to Prairies
The weather phenomenon’s arrival is not guaranteed, and some believe it would be a weak one if it does materialize
SASKATOON — Farmers in the northern Plains region of North America should keep a close eye on La Nina, says a meteorologist. If it develops this summer as anticipated, it could bring unwelcome weather at the tail end of the growing season. Related stories: “An early frost may be possible there in the Dakotas and […] Read more
Major U.S. research project conducted in southern Sask.
South East Research Farm conducts cover crop trials for Pepsico and the Foundation for Food and Agriculture Research
REDVERS, Sask. — If research is going to be ground-truthed to make sure it applies to the real world of farming, it needs to be truthed on the kind of ground farmers actually farm. That was probably one of the keys to the South East Research Farm (SERF) landing a major research contract from food […] Read more
Research centre in southern Sask. can do it all
A land base that mimics farming reality allows the South East Research Farm to conduct trials in a variety of conditions
REDVERS, Sask.— The South East Research Farm didn’t locate itself on the most easily farmable land. There are potholes and sloughs and saline patches. The land is undulating and rolling, unlike the stereotypical image of pancake-flat Saskatchewan farmland. Related story: Major U.S. research project conducted in southern Sask. That’s given it a unique set of […] Read more
U.S. bird flu fight focuses on workers
REUTERS — The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said last week it plans to spend $10 million to curb farm worker bird flu infections, including $5 million for seasonal flu vaccines, as part of its efforts to avoid further spread and mutation of the virus. The ongoing outbreak of bird flu has infected […] Read more
Leaf diseases dry up in Alta.
Glacier FarmMedia – A July heat wave in Alberta may have minimized crop damage from cereal leaf diseases. Variable precipitation this spring had pathologists and producers braced to handle the leaf spot complex of diseases but that may not be necessary, says a prominent plant pathologist. “With the weather that we’ve had over the last […] Read more
Hopes of bumper crop evaporate
SASKATOON — A prolonged hot and dry spell has withered notions of a Prairie-wide bumper crop. MarketsFarm analyst Bruce Burnett was forecasting a “close-to-record” crop after wrapping up a 3,500-kilometre, five-day crop tour in mid-July. Related stories: He doesn’t feel that way anymore after nearly three weeks of hot and dry weather. “There’s probably not […] Read more
Ag Notes
Sask. implement maker fined Bourgault Industries, operating as Highline Manufacturing Ltd., has been fined $65,000 after a workplace accident two years ago. The company pleaded guilty in Saskatoon Provincial Court July 22 to one violation of occupational health and safety regulations. The charge was laid after an incident in Vonda, Sask., June 22, 2022, when […] Read more
VIDEO: WP100 Webinar Series – new crop varieties
What farmers want, need and look for in new crop varieties
At Ag in Motion, Western Producer editor Robin Booker introduced the latest swath of survey results in the year-long 100 Farmers, 100 Questions, 100 Years project, focusing on what farmers want, need and look for in new crop varieties. In the fourth session of this webinar series, which was broadcast live from the Ag in […] Read more
Farm groups analyze greenwashing rules
REGINA — Farm organizations say they are considering submissions to the federal consultation on greenwashing. Public consultations are underway until Sept. 27, following passage of new provisions in the Competition Act in June derived through Bill C-59. Those provisions tackle deceptive marketing practices by those who claim their products are green or environmentally friendly but […] Read more
