by Breanne Baker | Jun 2, 2009 | Articles, Kevin Hursh
Cattle industry experts are in general agreement that the long-term outlook is bright for the beef industry. However, the short term outlook is cloudy. At the Saskatchewan Stock Growers Association annual meeting in Moose Jaw, a substantial list of long term positives...
by Breanne Baker | Jun 2, 2009 | Articles, Kevin Hursh
The annual meeting of the Saskatchewan Stock Growers Association is underway in Moose Jaw. You wouldn’t know it by conditions around Moose Jaw, but moisture has become a big concern for the cattle industry. Here in the Moose Jaw region, like everywhere else, hay and...
by Breanne Baker | May 29, 2009 | Articles, Kevin Hursh
There’s a longstanding debate over whether or not the Canadian Wheat Board extracts a premium for the wheat, durum and barley it sells into world markets. Beyond the price question, another issue that irks a lot of growers is when the CWB doesn’t take all the...
by Breanne Baker | May 28, 2009 | Agronomy, Articles, Crop Production
On Wheat: maximizes available phosphorus and potassium required for top yields promotes quick, uniform emergence seed safe at recommended rates safe on plant foliage tank mix with glyphosates and fungicides optimizes plant health non-corrosive on planter/drill...
by Breanne Baker | May 28, 2009 | Agriculture Industry, Articles, Kevin Hursh
Canadians are now eating more poultry per capita than beef. Statistics Canada has released new data on the foods we consume. In 2008, the consumption of chicken and turkey increased to 13.6 kilograms per person. By comparison, beef and veal consumption dropped down to...
by Breanne Baker | May 27, 2009 | Articles, Kevin Hursh
There was a time when agriculture dominated the provincial economy. These days the value of agricultural production is about the same as the value of mining. Total farm cash receipts, the money from selling grain and livestock as well as money received from government...
by Breanne Baker | May 26, 2009 | Agronomy, Articles, Crop Production
Snow, freezing temperatures on four to five nights and in some areas, heavy frosts (as low as minus 7°C), occurred across the Prairies last week. This may prompt canola growers to consider reseeding. However, resist the urge to reseed immediately, as recovery may turn...
by Breanne Baker | May 26, 2009 | Agronomy, Articles, Crop Production
May 25th was the first time that we were able to find seedlings out of the ground at the Get More Bushels Super Crop Plot. Emergence is still slow on most of the varieties but some are quicker out of the ground than others. DuPont D3150 and the Invigor EXP 674 both...
by Breanne Baker | May 26, 2009 | Articles, Kevin Hursh
The latest farm income numbers from Statistics Canada show that 2008 was an amazing year for Saskatchewan grain farmers. Saskatchewan’s total farm receipts were somewhat lower than Ontario and Alberta, but our realized net farm income was the highest by far. Realized...
by Breanne Baker | May 22, 2009 | Agronomy, Articles, Field Scouting
Despite a generally cool spring, flea beetles are starting to emerge in some parts of the prairies. The Canola Council of Canada (CCC) is advising canola growers to check their crops regularly since flea beetle feeding can reduce yield and lead to a longer flowering...
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