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Harvest begins in southern Saskatchewan

Saskatchewan Crop Report for the week ending July 30

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Harvest operations are underway for some producers in the south, according to Saskatchewan Agriculture’s weekly Crop Report. Crops are rapidly drying down across the province and many pulse crops are being desiccated. Most crops remain in fair to excellent condition, although later-seeded crops need rain to help heads and pods fill. Reported yields so far […] Read more
During a heat wave a dugout can dry up and endanger your herd.
Cattleman’s Corner, Livestock

Make sure livestock have water

Situation can get serious quickly if a pump fails, or a water hole dries up

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Water is the most essential nutrient of life and even though most areas have more than enough water this year, it’s always worth talking about the risk of water deprivation. Insufficient and poor-quality water can reduce weight gain and depending on the water source, there can be other issues such as foot rot and potential […] Read more
Commodity markets have been about as predictable as the weather as of late.
Columns, Marketing

Weather, trade and our grain markets

Local and global events are keeping markets moving. Keep your eyes on your own work

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As the calendar turned to April most of the Prairies looked like they were back in January with the snow cover and cold. Due to the La Niña weather event persisting for longer than some had predicted, portions of the Midwest and Southern U.S. remained extremely dry, while the Northern States, like the Prairies were […] Read more
Crops, News, Weather

Crops approaching harvest, hay yields seen significantly lower

Saskatchewan Crop Report for the week ending July 23

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Crops continue to develop quickly in the province, according to Saskatchewan Agriculture’s weekly Crop Report. Many pulse and winter cereal fields in drier areas are rapidly drying down and producers have begun desiccation in some areas. Some producers expect harvest to get underway in the next few weeks. The majority of crops remain in fair […] Read more
Crop advisor casebook: What’s causing these wheat heads to curl?
Cereals, Crops, Features

Crop advisor casebook: What’s causing these wheat heads to curl?

A Crop Advisor's Solution from the July 17, 2018 issue of Grainews

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John, who owns a mixed grain farm near Lacombe, Alta., called me last July after he discovered curled and deformed wheat heads in his crop. He said the affected plants were scattered throughout the field, and approximately 10 per cent of the crop was affected. At the field, examination of the plants revealed healthy and […] Read more
Crops, News, Weather

Crop growth advancing well, though high heat, low moisture causing damage

Saskatchewan Crop Report for the week ending July 9

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Crops across the province are advancing nicely, according to Saskatchewan Agriculture’s weekly Crop Report. Eighty-one per cent of the fall cereals, 77 per cent of the spring cereals, 75 per cent of the oilseeds and 79 per cent of the pulse crops are at their normal stages of development for this time of year. The […] Read more
Crops, News, Weather

Most crops in Sask. in good condition, but more rain needed

Saskatchewan Crop Report for the week ending July 2

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Scattered showers last week brought much-needed rain to many areas of the province, according to Saskatchewan Agriculture’s weekly Crop Report. Rainfall last week ranged from trace amounts to 53 mm in the Arborfield area. Additional rainfall in the past few days has alleviated concerns of dry conditions in some areas, although more will be needed […] Read more
Crops, News, Weather

Crops see good growth progress, southwest Sask. needs rain

Saskatchewan Crop Report for the week ending June 18

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Across the province, seventy-five per cent of the pulse crops and fall and spring cereals are at their normal stages of development, while 70 per cent of the oilseeds are at their normal stages of development for this time of year, according to Saskatchewan Agriculture’s weekly Crop Report. Many areas reported rain showers this week, […] Read more
On the hottest days cows and bulls can drink 40 to 50 litres per head. They need plenty of fresh water.
Beef Cattle, Cattleman’s Corner

Water and shade reduce impact of heat stress on cattle

Too much heat along with pests can affect breeding success

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I am no stranger to the effects of summer heat stress in cattle. Back when I was working on my master’s thesis at the University of Manitoba (the effect of molybdenum on copper status in beef cattle nutrition, 1983), I had 35 Shorthorn/Angus crossbred yearlings on full feed. During that particular summer, after July 1 […] Read more

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