by Breanne Baker | Oct 5, 2010 | Agriculture Industry, Articles, Kevin Hursh
The latest report from Statistics Canada is again generating more questions than answers. Between September 1 and 9, nearly 3,000 Saskatchewan farmers were surveyed on their crop production expectations. The results were released yesterday and analysts immediately...
by Breanne Baker | Oct 4, 2010 | Agriculture Industry, Articles, Kevin Hursh
Over the weekend, I heard a presentation by yet another expert who believes the world’s climate is going to hell in a hand basket. The long term trend, say most of the experts, is undeniably warming temperatures. While the science isn’t as sure, many experts are...
by Breanne Baker | Oct 1, 2010 | Agriculture Industry, Articles, Kevin Hursh
The province of Manitoba has announced this it is committing $400,000 for the establishment of a new Agricultural Premises Identification program. This is part of the national livestock traceability system. An agricultural premise is defined as a parcel of land on any...
by Breanne Baker | Sep 30, 2010 | Agriculture Industry, Articles, Kevin Hursh
A producer from north of Yorkton sent me an email about the very difficult harvest conditions for his operation. He says that without exaggeration there are 50,000 birds in their pea fields right now – fields that are too wet to harvest. He’s displeased by the...
by Breanne Baker | Sep 29, 2010 | Agriculture Industry, Articles, Kevin Hursh
Hunters and farmers are going to be interacting even more than usual this fall. First of all, harvest is running late meaning farmers and hunters are driving the same back roads. As well, many areas have lots of waterfowl this year. Sloughs that are often bone dry by...