Saskatchewan farmers forced to write off drought-afflicted crops are being asked to consider ways to turn those crops into cattle feed instead. The Agricultural Producers Association of Saskatchewan (APAS), an industry association, put out a plea recently to grain farmers to help their rancher neighbours get through another summer of drought. APAS president Ian Boxall […]
The Rural Municipality of Dundurn has declared an agricultural disaster, as a result of ongoing drought conditions. On its website, the R.M. is also calling on various levels of government to provide disaster relief to farmers and ranchers. The R.M.s of Old Post and Arlington are other areas that have also declared agricultural disasters, according […]
The General Manager at SaskPork says it’s always unfortunate to hear of a hog barn closure anywhere in Canada. Mark Ferguson reacted to Olymel’s recent closures of sow units in Quebec, Alberta, and Saskatchewan. “It’s basically the result of extremely tight margins in the hog industry – both today and what’s gone on over the […]
Agriculture minister David Marit says the province is taking steps to ensure a healthy cattle industry remains in Saskatchewan. SARM joined forces this week with the Saskatchewan Cattlemen’s Association and Stock Growers, expressing concern about veterinarian shortages, low profitability, drought, and farm support programs. Marit says steps are being taken to provide help during difficult […]
The Saskatchewan Association of Rural Municipalities has joined forces with two provincial cattle organizatinon’s to call for support for the Saskatchewan cattle industry. SARM president Ray Orb partners with the Saskatchewan Cattlemen’s Associations Association and Saskatchewan Stock Growers Association. Orb is worried about declining numbers of cattle producers in the province. He says the […]
Agriculture minister David Marit has announced a rate freeze charged to producers who lease Crown grazing land in 2023. As well, Marit says lessees who are forced to reduce stocking rates on crown land due to ongoing dry conditions are eligible for a rent reduction. Marit says says the 2023 rate reduction will match the […]
The latest Saskatchewan crop report says there was general rain across the grainbelt this week but more will be needed in some areas. Provincial crops extension specialist Matt Struthers says some eastern areas had localized flooding but western regions will need more moisture. He says areas with the highest rainfall include Spiritwood with 86 […]
The latest crop report says much of the Saskatchewan grainbelt received rain during the past week. Provincial crops extension specialist Matt Struthers says crop development faces some issues but moisture was certainly welcome. He says producers who did not receive rain are seeing their crops starting to go backward in development. The rainfall was widespread, […]
Saskatchewan farmers made substantial seeding progress during the past week. Provincial crops extension specialist Matt Struthers says 91 percent of the crop has been seeded, up from 76 percent last week. He says many acres in east Saskatchewan may not be seeded due to excess moisture and standing water. Meanwhile, some fields in the southwest […]
The Mennonite Disaster Service has released final details on its Hay West program. The program provided surplus hay from Ontario to drought-stricken prairie producers last fall and during the winter. The Mennonite Disaster Service says 56 producers in Saskatchewan received hay support. Ike Epp of the Disaster Service Saskatchewan unit says its great that producers […]
