New Prairie Nutrient Removal Calculator features updated data


A new online tool is available for farmers focusing on the nutrient requirements of key crops grown in Western Canada.

University of Saskatchewan scientists Dr Fran Walley and Dr Rich Farrell worked with a team across the prairies to collect data focusing on the nutrient uptake and removal for commonly grown crops.

Walley says we know how valuable nutrient removal guidelines are, but the most recent guidelines available were from 2001.

Gladys 4H Beef club getting ready for May sale

The Gladys 4-H Beef club has already had a busy spring and is getting geared up for their annual Beef Show and Sale on May 29.

Club reporter Leah Clingman shares the club's latest info:

The Gladys 4-H Beef Club has had a busy spring and is looking forward to warmer weather.

Our club is getting ready for our Pre-Show on May 13th and our big Achievement Show and Sale at the end of May.

Stats Canada releases stocks of principal field crops report

As of March 31, 2023, total stocks of wheat, canola, barley, oats and soybeans were all up compared with the same date in 2022.

In general, stocks of principal field crops increased compared with the same date one year earlier because of higher production, most notably in Western Canada, where improved growing conditions resulted in better yields.

Wheat

Total wheat stocks were up 18.2% year over year to 13.3 million tonnes as of March 31, 2023. On-farm stocks rose 31.0% to 9.3 million tonnes, while commercial stocks decreased 4.1% to 3.9 million tonnes.

G3 Swift Current taking hassle out of grain delivery

SPONSORED CONTENT: G3 Swift Current hasn’t been open very long, but its staff have already established themselves as the best team to do business with.

“G3 is awesome,” says farm owner Curtis Argue. He credits the friendly, experienced staff for a hassle-free experience – even with multiple loads and split contracts. “When I go pick up my cheques,” he says, “I never find any mistakes. Everything is to the T.”

“It’s the first place we call,” adds area farmer Lynden Carlson. “They are just so good to work with. Very easy.”

Bill C-234 is now before the Senate

Key bills for the Agriculture sector are moving forward. 

Bill C-234 is a key bill that farmers and ranchers are anxious to see move forward with farm groups calling on the Senate to pass it quickly.

The bill would exempt the carbon tax producers pay on propane and natural gas for on-farm heating of barns and grain dryers.

Senator Rob Black is a Senator for Ontario, Chair of the Canadian Senators Group and Chair of the Standing Senate Committee on Agriculture and Forestry.

PIC opens next phase of Technology Leadership Program

Protein Industries Canada is now accepting new Expressions of Interest  (EOI) for their Technology Leadership Program.

CEO Bill Greuel says they had 36 EOIs in the first call, noting it's evident that the sector is positive about the long-term growth opportunities for plant-based food, feed and ingredients, and that the cluster model has been embraced by the industry.

EOIs under the second round will be accepted until June 26th.

Projects must include the use of a high-protein dryland crop such as lentils, peas, chickpeas, canola, fava, oat, flax, lupin or soy.

Excess moisture delays seeding in southeast

Spring seeding for farmers is lagging a little bit behind in the southeast, according to Crops Extension Specialist Matthew Struthers.

"Down in the southeast, it's actually the one region in the province that we haven't heard much activity out of when it comes to seeding," explained Struthers. "Certainly after the amount of snowfall and that late spring storm that the south got, certainly there's a lot of producers out there dealing with excess moisture."