Ag News

Harvest is beginning on the west side of the province according to the latest Saskatchewan Crop Report. The report states that harvest is at least a week away for the eastern side of the province. The delay is due to later seeding, lack of crop development, and recent rainfalls. We set out to see if we could find a prairie grain producer on the combine. 

CN Rail has released its Grain Plan for the 2022/23 crop year.

David Przednowek is assistant vice president for grain with CN Rail.

CN Rail has released its Grain Plan for the 2022/23 crop year.

David Przednowek is assistant vice president for grain with CN Rail.

CN Rail has released its Grain Plan for the 2022/23 crop year.

David Przednowek is assistant vice president for grain with CN Rail.

With temperatures quickly rising, conditions are being met for one potentially deadly emergence in the dugouts and sloughs in pastures.

Blue-green algae is actually a bacteria, not an algae, and a concern for livestock since it can give off toxins as it dies.

Those toxins can cause severe health problems, and even kill any livestock that drinks from that water.

Jessica Smith, Saskatchewan Regional Livestock & Feed Extension Specialist, explains just what the bacteria is looking for.

Not all good quality land lasts forever, which means farmers should know the best practices for land rejuvenation.

land rejuvenation is the practice of revitalizing hay and pasture land that isn't getting good results for a producer.

The process can vary widely based on the field it's being done on, including the cost and labour needed to do so

Range Management Extension specialist Kerry Cochrane explains just what land rejuvenation looks to achieve.

In a recently released monthly e-newsletter, Cypress Hills/Grasslands MP Jeremy Patzer took the opportunity to focus on a few key agriculture issues.

Patzer says they continue to receive letters from rural communities declaring drought-like conditions and he says he wants to make sure this issue gets recognition. 

"So it's making sure government programs be more responsive. We saw some changes made last year that I think generally helped and were well received but I think we need to continue to make sure we have a system in place that supports our producers."

Cattle feeding seems simple enough, but mixing different forages and ensuring they're getting proper nutrition can turn complicated quickly.

To that end, processing the feed is considered an important part of maintaining a healthy herd.

That can be as simple as throwing that feed into a tub grinder or bale shredder, both of which mix up different forages into one feed.

Livestock and Feed Extension Specialist Alexis Decorby details some of the benefits of using that equipment.

Keystone Agricultural Producers (KAP) President Bill Campbell is encouraged by a federal-provincial partnership that will see up $147.6 million invested into the Arctic Gateway Group, which owns and operates the Hudson Bay Railway.

The Arctic Gateway Group is a partnership between 41 First Nation and Bayline communities. 

Manitoba Pulse and Soybean Growers (MPSG) held a Dry Bean Tour this week at AAFC'S Research and Development Centre in Morden.

Manitoba Agriculture Pulse Specialist Dennis Lange's presentation focused on the regional variety trials.