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...
by Breanne Baker | Sep 28, 2010 | Agriculture Industry, Agronomic Service, Articles, Kevin Hursh
A labour disruption is brewing at CN Rail. The Grain Growers of Canada has sent a letter to the federal Minister of Labour asking for both back to work legislation and “an immediate and appropriate dispute resolution process in the event of a labour disruption…” We...
by Breanne Baker | Sep 27, 2010 | Agriculture Industry, Articles, Kevin Hursh
Is the glass half full or half empty? As farmers across the province finally make some harvest progress, there are many reasons to be disappointed. In many cases, though, you can find silver linings. Like many southern farmers, I’m still combining lentils. Whenever...
by Breanne Baker | Sep 23, 2010 | Agriculture Industry, Articles, Kevin Hursh
A Saskatchewan company has launched organic flax supplements for pets. JUKA Flax Products of Canada says it has products on the shelves of over 50 pet food stores across Western Canada. The company’s organic flax products are “expected to advance pet nutrition and...
by Breanne Baker | Sep 22, 2010 | Agriculture Industry, Articles, Kevin Hursh
If the weather forecast is correct, we’re finally going to get a spell of good harvest weather. Whether the results are good or bad, harvest progress will gradually help end all the uncertainty. What sort of yield is actually out there? How badly has quality been hurt...
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