Parts of Prairies see one-third of normal rain in June
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Parts of Prairies see one-third of normal rain in June
July expected to see above-average temperatures
Saskatchewan allows diversion of low-yield crops to livestock feed
The Saskatchewan Crop Insurance Corporation has put the double low yield appraisal process in place to allow some crops to be turned into feed.
Recent rain offers some hope for Prairie forages
Producers and forage specialists say many parts of the Prairies remain dry, despite the rain that fell in the middle of last month
Forage producers across the Prairies received much-needed rainfall late last month to help ailing hay stands.
Importance placed on cow herd size questioned
Some in the cattle sector don’t think policy should focus on expanding herd; others say fewer cows limit check-off revenue
The number of cows in the provincial herd is not necessarily the best measure of a successful industry, yet that is the focus of public policy, says the Sask. Stock Growers Assoc.
‘Amber waves of grain’ recede in America’s heartland as wheat farmers struggle
Midwestern farmers abandoning wheat crops as profits recede, weather challenges
The Great Plains have long been celebrated for the “amber waves of grain” in the popular hymn “America the Beautiful.” The region’s states produce most of the U.S.-grown crop of hard red winter wheat, favored by bakers for bread. But with prices hovering around $5 (C$6.86) per bushel, U.S. wheat farmers have reached an inflection point, with many forced to either lose money, feed wheat to cattle or kill off the crop.
Importance placed on cow herd size questioned
Some in the cattle sector don’t think policy should focus on expanding herd; others say fewer cows limit check-off revenue
The number of cows in the provincial herd is not necessarily the best measure of a successful industry, yet that is the focus of public policy, says the Sask. Stock Growers Assoc.
Saskatchewan cattle producers face another dry year
Sask. cattle producers are facing another dry year, causing concerns they may have to downsize their herds
Jeff Yorga’s ranch is now experiencing its ninth year of drought, and the president of the Saskatchewan Stock Growers Association said there are many others facing similar conditions.
Barren fields, dry wells: after war, drought ravages Syrian farms
Digging wells adds costs as harvests fail; many farmers have heavy debts, want assistance
Syrian farmers hoped for some reprieve after Islamist rebels ended Assad' 24 years of autocratic rule in December, but a devastating drought and continued water theft mean their crops are still dying, their pears and plums withering on the branch.
Rain helpful, but drought persists in Saskatchewan
Topsoil moisture is unusually low at University of Saskatchewan site, east of Saskatoon
The good news for farmers in Saskatchewan’s northern grain belt is that showers are forecast over the Father’s Day weekend.
Dry weather forces Prairie producers to begin drought watch
While it’s a bit early to cry wolf, the lack of rain and high winds fuelling the wild fires don’t bode well for agriculture, either.
