A preliminary spring runoff report issued by Water Security Agency today shows spring runoff potential is below normal in most of southern Saskatchewan. Central areas have above normal snowpack and should expect above normal snowmelt. The far north should see near normal conditions. The WSA said there is an area east of Moose Jaw through […] Read more
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Sask. expects below normal runoff
An updated spring runoff report in Saskatchewan continues to show significant portions of the grain belt are expected to see below normal runoff. More snow or rain will change that situation, but for now conditions suggest a dry spring except for a few areas where runoff will be near normal. Those include a small pocket […] Read more
Sask. grain belt expects little spring runoff
The preliminary spring runoff outlook for Saskatchewan shows most of the grain belt can expect little runoff if current conditions persist. The map shows that below to well below normal snowmelt runoff should occur in the regions that were already dry last year. Snow pack is below to near normal to date. Areas expected to […] Read more
Spring runoff still expected to be low in southern Sask.
March snowfall has increased the runoff potential in Saskatchewan, but the southern grain belt can still expect very little from the spring melt. That could lead to agricultural water supply issues. The Water Security Agency released its most recent outlook April 4, noting that winter snow accumulation was near average across the province except for […] Read more
Ag has role in nutrient management
Flaten made a presentation Oct. 24 to the Manitoba legislative committee reviewing Bill 24 to lift the hog barn moratorium in that province. This version has been edited for length. My main purpose in participating in today’s session is to discuss some of the scientific principles for environmentally sound nutrient management practices, to help ensure […] Read more
