Colorado State University — Extreme, prolonged drought conditions in grasslands and shrublands would greatly limit the long-term health of crucial ecosystems that cover nearly half the planet, says new research published in the journal Science. “Climate change is bringing more severe and longer-lasting droughts to many locations around the world. Some ecosystems have shown resilience […] Read more
Tag Archives Drought
Southeastern Prairies get drought relief in September
All provinces and territories include pockets of extreme drought as dryness persists across the country
September drought monitor from Agriculture and Agri-food Canada shows welcomed precipitation in coastal B.C. and southeastern prairies
August rain welcome, but offered limited relief
Northern Prairies still dry, while late summer precipitation came too late to boost crop yields in many regions
Increased precipitation in August aids farmers prior to harvest in southern prairies of Canada.
Drought, farms and The Beaver Manifesto
Beavers have a water management role — especially during drought — book argues, despite the rodents being less than popular with farmers
Despite being less than popular with farmers, beavers have a significant role in water management, especially during droughts, a book by an Alberta professor contends.
U.S. ranchers cautiously rebuild
Consumers have paid record beef prices due to low supply; meat packers want larger cattle herds to reduce cattle prices
Some ranchers have slowly begun taking the first steps to boost cattle production after inventory shrank due to a years-long drought that dried up pastures and hiked feeding costs.
Southwestern Saskatchewan grain farmers ask for drought relief
Province announces implementation of the Crown Grazing Lease Rental Reduction Program for this grazing season
Grain farmers in southwestern Saskatchewan ask for crop insurance changes as they deal with their ninth consecutive year of drought.
Manitoba Parkland research station grapples with dry year
Drought conditions force researchers to pull the plug on some projects at the Parkland Crop Diversification Foundation
Drought conditions in northwestern Manitoba have forced researchers at the Parkland Crop Diversification Foundation to terminate some projects and reseed others.
Dry summer conditions can lead to poor water quality for livestock
Manitoba Agriculture warns of poor water quality risk for livestock during dry summer
Drought conditions in the Prairies has led to an decrease in water quality, and producers are being advised to closely monitor water quality for their animals.
Soybeans, peas flag under drought conditions
Manitoba’s lack of rain is stressing crops, fuelling pest pressure and slicing yield potential in soybean and pea fields
Manitoba’s pea and soybean acres are suffering in drought-stricken regions like the Interlake. Dry conditions are stressing crops, fuelling pest pressure and slicing yield potential.
Livestock Tax Deferral regions announced for drought-affected producers
Cattle producers in large swaths of Western Canada and northwest Ontario will qualify for Livestock Tax Deferral in 2025, federal agriculture minister Heath MacDonald announced on Monday.
