Saskatchewan crop report shows some harvests starting in hot, dry weather
The most recent crop report for Saskatchewan is showing that the province is seeing harvest begin for some crops.
With a lack of moisture and hot weather in plenty of areas, some early cereals such as winter wheat and fall rye are ready for harvest with farmers already in the fields.
Crop Extension Specialist with the Ministry of Agriculture Meghan Rosso talks about the conditions that led to that.
Saskatchewan crop report an important part of keeping province informed
With farmers keeping a close eye on conditions with harvest just around the corner, the Saskatchewan government is giving weekly updates on the state of the Saskatchewan agricultural landscape.
These weekly reports are put together by volunteers who report the conditions on their own farms to give the province a clearer picture.
CPKC watching harvest season, strike discussion carefully
Rail lines are hard at work and CPKC is moving grain and getting ready for the upcoming season.
Elizabeth Hucker, the assistant vice president of marketing and sales for bulk, says they've done well ending July and starting august.
CCA looking to discuss foreign policy, animal health at upcoming semi-annual meeting
The Canadian Cattle Association (CCA) will be one of the organizations helping to host the Canadian Beef Industry Conference, this year taking place in Saskatoon.
Ryder Lee, the general manager for the CCA, says it's good to be in the province.
Regional TESA nominees announced by CCA
The Canadian Cattle Association has laid out its nominees for The Environmental Stewardship Award (TESA) with farming operations across Canada being nominated.
Carol Reynolds, the CCA's communications manager, talked about how they've been supporting those farmers with the awards.
Power line safety a critical skill as harvest approaches
Power line safety is one topic farmers should memorize as harvest approaches with plenty of work on the horizon.
Many farmers will be moving giant machinery across fields for over 12 hours a day, and between the stress of harvest and fatigue, there's a lot of room to make a mistake.
SaskPower Spokesperson Scott McGregor talks about how farmers can prepare for the upcoming season.
La Nina conditions likely to avoid fall frosts for Canadian prairies
North America is currently in a transitory period in terms of weather systems, with the timing of that transition likely to affect conditions for crops around the prairies.
That'll eventually change into a LaNinna system, which for our southern neighbours means that frosts could creep in early and disrupt harvest.
Environment Canada Meteorologist Natalie Hasell says that people in the Canadian prairies don't need to worry as much.
Manitoba sees some crops starting harvest as others begin to ripen in latest crop report
Manitoba has seen its fields dry out and warm up over the week as the harvest season is pushing closer and closer.
Manitoba Agriculture Cereal Crops Specialist Anne Kirk says they're even seeing harvest kick-off in a couple of areas.
Power line safety a critical skill as harvest approaches
Power line safety is one topic farmers should memorize as harvest approaches with plenty of work on the horizon.
Many farmers will be moving giant machinery across fields for over 12 hours a day, and between the stress of harvest and fatigue, there's a lot of room to make a mistake.
SaskPower Spokesperson Scott McGregor talks about how farmers can prepare for the upcoming season.
Hay salvage and ditch mowing notice for southwest
The Saskatchewan Ministry of Highways is reminding landowners in the southwest to remove all hay bales from ditches by the end of tomorrow.
Landowners or lessees adjacent to a highway ditch have the first option to cut or bale free hay prior to and including July 8; after that anyone may cut or bale material without permission, as long as the same activity or mowing is not underway.