Four winter wheat varieties developed at the University of Saskatchewan’s Crop Development Centre in Saskatoon will soon have their wings clipped. CDC Kestrel, CDC Harrier, CDC Raptor and CDC Clair will be reclassified from the Canada Western Red Winter (CWRW) wheat class to the Canada Western General Purpose (CWGP) class as of Aug. 1. The […] Read more
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Wheat varieties change class as of Aug. 1
CDIA funds Ethiopian farmer project
The federal government marked the International Day of Co-operatives July 6 by announcing $500,000 in government support for a smallholder farmer co-operative project in Ethiopia. It was the second commitment to Ethiopia in less than three months from a government whose critics accuse it of abandoning its international development mandate in favour of more international […] Read more
Weekly crop report from Saskatchewan Agriculture: July 17-22
Saskatchewan crops continue to be helped by warm weather conditions. The majority of crops are in good to excellent condition, including 87 percent of spring wheat, 83 percent of canola, 80 percent of lentils and 89 percent of peas. High humidity and precipitation have slowed hay progress and decreased the crop’s quality, although 74 percent […] Read more
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Saskatchewan Warm weather in the second week of July assisted crop development and haying. Most parts of the province have received rain recently, with flooding, hail and wind causing significant damage in some areas. South Topsoil moisture in the region is mostly adequate, although many areas have received rain, including the Manor area, which has […] Read more
Lower demand from India, China for potash, phosphate hits Mosaic’s bottom line
(Reuters) — Falling prices of phosphate and potash have dragged down quarterly profits for Mosaic Co. The fertilizer producer says it expects a further drop amid soft demand from Indian buyers and a lapsed contract with China. Depreciation of the Indian currency and reduced government subsidies have made imported phosphate and potash fertilizer more expensive […] Read more
Soil scientist argues that phosphorus more plentiful than once argued
WINNIPEG — The president of the British Society of Soil Science says it’s time to stop talking about peak phosphorus because the crisis has been overstated and the issue doesn’t resonate with the public. Phil Haygarth, a soil science professor at Britain’s Lancaster University, agreed that phosphorus is a limited resource, but he said the […] Read more
Sask. agri-business gains franchise approval
A Saskatchewan company that holds a patent on a process to measure soil nutrients has received franchise approval from the Canadian Franchise Association. Western Ag announced July 23 that it is now a member of the association. Membership will allow the company to sign franchise agreements with new business partners and offer its technology to […] Read more
Events centre set for spring
CALGARY — Visitors to this year’s Calgary Stampede will have noticed the half finished shell of the new Agrium Western Events Centre looming over the grounds. Signs posted along the construction fences spelled out the plans for the building as a centre for year-round agricultural activity in the city. Robert Wise, the Stampede’s western competitions […] Read more
SaskPower continues to allow hanging targets if preapproved
Unique situation | Battleford target removed due to objections, pole damage
SaskPower will no longer allow a firearm target to remain attached to one of its power poles near Battleford, Sask., following an ongoing dispute between two neighbours. However, the Saskatchewan crown corporation will continue to allow the practice of hanging targets on power poles if approved beforehand on a case-by-case basis. Tyler Hopson, media relations […] Read moreEvents for 2013-07-25 00:00:00
New hall of fame Inductees The 2013 inductees into the Canadian Agricultural Hall of Fame are Lowell Lindsay, John Oliver, the late John Wise and Donald Ziraldo. Lindsay of Guelph, Ont., has been a sire analyst, cattle judge and genetics promoter. Oliver of Oshawa, Ont., has been an advocate of Canadian agriculture during his career […] Read more
