The good news for farmers in Saskatchewan’s northern grain belt is that showers are forecast over the Father’s Day weekend.
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Rain helpful, but drought persists in Saskatchewan
Topsoil moisture is unusually low at University of Saskatchewan site, east of Saskatoon
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.
Drought developing in northern Saskatchewan agricultural region
Almost no rain has fallen since April 1 in Nipawin and Prince Albert
In the 30 days of April, Nipawin received one millimetre of precipitation. In the first 27 days of May, the Environment Canada weather station in Nipawin recorded 1.5 mm of rain and snow.
Drought developing in northern Saskatchewan agricultural region
Almost no rain has fallen since April 1 in Nipawin and Prince Albert
In the 30 days of April, Nipawin received one millimetre of precipitation. In the first 27 days of May, the Environment Canada weather station in Nipawin recorded 1.5 mm of rain and snow.
Drought drives stored feed, byproduct use in cow-calf herds
Total mixed ration mixers help make some byproducts more palatable
The lingering drought in parts of the Prairies is changing the way some beef producers feed their cows.
Chinese tariffs could mess with U.S. soybean plans
The fate of canola prices hangs in the balance as American growers decide how to react to 125 per cent tariffs imposed by China
Soybeans could be headed for a wild ride this growing season, says an analyst.
Alberta irrigation farmers strive for efficiencies to battle through droughts
Irrigation reservoirs in southern Alberta are looking a lot better than they have in recent years.
Drought management is about preparedness
Panellists at a recent conference say nothing helps cattle producers more than knowing what they will do if drought occurs
Southern Saskatchewan has been dealing with drought for nearly a decade now, and some cattle producers have sought alternative solutions.
Transition to drought expected to be swifter this year
Fractions of a degree of change in ocean tempartures impacts weather patterns for ag producers in caring for their livestock and crops
Agriculture across the globe is closely linked to La Niña and El Niño when it comes to setting the weather stage for the next growing season.
Dryness continues to threaten U.S. winter wheat
Dry conditions for parts of the Great Plains where winter wheat is grown has now been forecast for three straight seasons
The growing season weather forecast does not bode well for the U.S. hard red winter wheat crop.
