Spraying in adverse conditions
Finding the best time to spray to get the most coverage and action can be a challenge for farmers.
One of the biggest challenges for farmers when spraying is the wind.
Dr Tom Wolf, a research scientist and co-owner of Agrimetrix says we're fighting wind all the time and there's really not much we can do.
He says they went back into their data for spray drift to look at what happens to the droplets when the wind takes them away.
Prairie Cattle Marketing Update
The Prairie Cattle Marketing Report covers data from Manitoba Agriculture, Saskatchewan's Ministry of Agriculture and CanFax with all prices reported in per hundred weights.
The last report out of Manitoba showed feeder steer prices ranged from an average of $459.70 for the 401 to 500-pound weights to $291.25 for the 901 + category
Feeder heifer prices ranged from an average of $398.80 for the 401 to 500 pounds to $252.50 for the 901 + category
Saskatchewan finalizes funding for the Global Institute for Food Security
The Global Institute for Food Security has renewed a five-year funding agreement with the Province.
The research and development agri-science hub was founded in 2012 as is located at the University of Saskatchewan.
The $15 million dollars in funding will support ongoing operations like crop breeding through sequencing, bioinformatics, data analytic services or technology development that facilitates commercialization of new products.
Fertilizer update was a key focus during Cropportunities
With Spring seeding approaching farmers are finalizing their seeding plans and lining up crop inputs like fertilizer.
Matthew Krutzfeldt, the senior fertilizer merchant with Federated Co-op says buying fertilizer in the spring can prove costly because it's harder to bring product up through NOLA as it won't get here in time.
Prairie Agriculture Ministers concerned over 'Product of USA' Labeling
The recent release of the final ‘Product of USA’ voluntary labelling regulations for meat, poultry and egg products is raising concerns on this side of the border.
Canada is concerned it could lead to unfair trading practices and discrimination.
Agriculture Ministers Kostyshyn, Marit and Sigurdson all released statements following the news this week.
Manitoba's Ron Kostyshyn says the government is concerned that this final rule discounts our long-standing and positive trade relationship that benefits Manitoba producers and consumers.
Saskatchewan's Irrigation industry is getting a boost
The Province announced two key funding agreements for Saskatchewan's irrigation industry this week.
During the Saskatchewan Association of Rural Municipalities Convention Premier Scott Moe announced that the province is ready to begin work on the Lake Diefenbaker Irrigation Project.
SARM has been calling on the province to move forward with the project which was originally announced back in 2020.
Consultation with land users and design work on the Lake Diefenbaker expansion will begin with construction expected to start next year.
Swift Current science sensation poised for nationals
An experiment that could provide some valuable insight for local farmers is the newest masterpiece created by a Swift Current Comp. High School student that's now won the Chinook Regional Science Fair two years in a row.
Mapalo Mushoriwa's "Effect of Climate Conditions on Cadmium Uptake in Wheat" placed first last week and helped her book a ticket to the Canada-Wide Science Fair again.
Is farm safety a priority for you?
This week is Canadian Agricultural Safety Week!
This year's theme is Your Farm, Your Family, Your Success: Safety is our Heritage.
Agriculture Minister David Marit says Agricultural Safety Week is a critical reminder that safety, both physical and mental, should be at the forefront of all the work we do.
He says because the work in the agriculture industry never stops, it is important to remember to work safely year-round.
Agriculture is considered by many to be one of the most dangerous occupations.
Is farm safety a priority for you?
This week is Canadian Agricultural Safety Week!
This year's theme is Your Farm, Your Family, Your Success: Safety is our Heritage.
Agriculture is considered by many to be one of the most dangerous occupations.
That's because farms and ranches are not just worksites, but places where producers live with their families, young children and seniors.
Stats show that from 2011 to 2020 Canada recorded 624 agriculture-related fatalities 58 per cent of those killed were farm operators while 11 per cent were their children.
Have you signed up for MFGA's 2024 Green Gold program
The Manitoba Forage and Grassland Association is looking for producers to take part in their 2024 Green Gold program.
The goal of this program is to encourage growers to be strategic with their alfalfa hay crop harvest, making decisions based on specific feed, market needs and field observations.
Producers with hay fields that are mostly alfalfa, fairly new and in good condition are being asked to sign up.