Saskatchewan Pasture Tour
Registration is now open! Click here to view the registration form and agenda. For more information, contact the SFC at 306-329-3116 or [email protected]The Saskatchewan Pasture Tour is your ticket to the latest information on forage species, fertility, pasture management and Farm Stewardship Programming! This year’s topics also include cattle handling facilities, corn and swath grazing, native and tame pasture management, labour sourcing and more.
Attention all RMs:
Re: Concerns regarding 2% Liquid Strychnine
SARM is concerned that unless we can demonstrate that 2% liquid strychnine concentrate is being stored, sold and applied properly it could jeopardize its availability for use in Saskatchewan. The Pesticide Management Regulatory Agency (PMRA) is currently providing a “restricted” registration for this product due to its health and environment risks and monitors it closely.
As part of the restricted registration:
SARM is reaching out to RMs selling this product to assist by emphasizing to ratepayers the importance of abiding by the restrictions and returning the required forms so we can maintain the availability of this product for use in Saskatchewan.
Please see the attached letter that PMRA sent to RMs in 2015 which outlines the requirements for selling, storing and applying this restricted chemical.
Thank you for your assistance in this matter.
Sincerely,
Ray Orb
President
| Seeding Progress in Saskatchewan Per cent seeded All Crops |
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| May 14, 2018
May 15, 2017 May 16, 2016 May 18, 2015 May 11, 2014 May 13, 2013 5 year avg. 10 year avg. |
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30 51 64 7 8 32 37 |
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| Per cent seeded all crops May 14, 2018 | |
| Spring wheat | 33 |
| Durum | 39 |
| Barley | 23 |
| Oats | 15 |
| Canary seed | 26 |
| Flax | 14 |
| Canola | 26 |
| Mustard | 39 |
| Soybeans | 36 |
| Lentils | 57 |
| Field peas | 63 |
| Chickpeas | 54 |
Thanks to good seeding conditions, Saskatchewan producers made up the time lost in previous weeks. Thirty-five per cent of the crop is now in the ground, just ahead of the five-year (2013-2017) seeding average of 32 per cent for this time of year. Crops are starting to emerge.
Seeding is furthest advanced in the southeast, where 49 per cent of the crop is in the ground. Forty-five per cent is seeded in the southwest, 28 per cent in the northeast, 26 per cent in the west–central region and 24 per cent in the east-central and northwestern regions.
Rain showers were reported throughout the province, particularly in the southwestern and west-central regions. The Gull Lake area received 18 mm of rain, the most in the province. There have been multiple reports of grass and stubble fires due to the dry conditions and rain would be welcomed to help alleviate dry field conditions and concerns.
Most areas need rain to help alleviate dry field conditions.
Thirty-three per cent of the spring wheat, 26 per cent of the canola, 57 per cent of the lentils and 63 per cent of the field peas have been seeded to date. Little rain, warm temperatures and strong and warm winds have caused topsoil moisture conditions to decline. Hay and pasture growth is slow due to little rainfall. Provincially, topsoil moisture conditions on cropland are rated as 57 per cent adequate, 35 per cent short and eight per cent very short. Hay land and pasture topsoil moisture is rated as 40 per cent adequate, 43 per cent short and 17 per cent very short.
Producers are busy seeding, controlling weeds and moving cattle.
SaskPower reports 46 cases of farm machinery contacting electrical equipment in the last week, bringing the total for May to 73. Most farm-related incidents happen during seeding. SaskPower reminds producers to be aware of their surroundings at all times and to plan ahead. More safety information is available at www.saskpower.com/safety.
The Rural Municipality of Cupar #218, the Village of Markinch and the Town of Cupar have issued a fire ban effective May 16, 2018. This ban includes all open fires, camp fires, fires used for cooking, briquette barbecues, burning barrels, chimneys, briquette fire pits, portable fire pits including those contained in designated fire facilities and the discharge of all fireworks.
The ban does not apply to fires contained in cooking appliances fueled by propane or natural gas such as BBQ’s or Coleman stoves.
This order takes effect on May 16, 2018 at 10:00 a.m. and is in effect until further notice. Please be advised a minimum fine for starting a fire is $500.
For further information contact the RM office at (306) 723-4726 or [email protected]
| Seeding Progress in Saskatchewan Per cent seeded All Crops |
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| May 7, 2018
May 8, 2017 May 9, 2016 May 11, 2015 May 11 2014 May 13, 2013 5 year avg. 10 year avg. |
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11 35 34 7 8 19
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Seeding is underway for many producers, with more expecting to hit the field in the coming week. Nine per cent of the crop is now in the ground, behind the five-year (2013-2017) seeding average of 19 per cent for this time of year. A slow start to spring has delayed field operations in much of the province.
Seeding is furthest advanced in the southwestern region, where 18 per cent of the crop is in the ground. Fifteen per cent is seeded in the southeast, while all other regions in the province are reporting three per cent seeded.
Little to no rainfall was reported last week in most regions, with the Swift Current area receiving the most – 9.5 mm. Many areas received rain earlier this week that will help with the dry field conditions.
Strong and warm winds have dried fields throughout the province, and many producers will need rain in the coming weeks to help crops germinate and establish. Provincially, topsoil moisture conditions on cropland are rated as three per cent surplus, 67 per cent adequate, 25 per cent short and five per cent very short. Hay land and pasture topsoil moisture is rated as two per cent surplus, 55 per cent adequate, 31 per cent short and 12 per cent very short.
Winter wheat assessment continues as fields green up. Pasture and hay land growth has been slow and some cattle producers are supplementing feed. There have been multiple reports of grass and stubble fires due to the dry conditions and rain would be welcomed to help alleviate concerns.
Farmers are busy seeding, working fields, controlling weeds and moving cattle.
SaskPower reports 25 cases of farm machinery coming into contact with electrical equipment over the last week, bringing the total for this month to 27. SaskPower reminds producers that most farming-related incidents happen during seeding and spraying. Check for overhead lines before beginning your work. More safety information is available at www.saskpower.com/safety.
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One Year Ago
One per cent of the crop was seeded. April precipitation resulted in wet fields delaying seeding in most areas.
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| Seeding Progress in Saskatchewan Per cent seeded All Crops |
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| May 1, 2017
May 2, 2016 May 4, 2015 May 4, 2014 May 6, 2013 5 year avg. 10 year avg. |
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12 14 1 1
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A cool and late spring has delayed field work across the province. However, seeding has just nicely started in the southern areas. Most other areas have some field activity with harrowing, pre seeding herbicide and fertilizer applications.
Field conditions vary greatly across the province. The southern regions are dry and the northern and eastern regions are dealing with higher field moisture conditions. Topsoil moisture on crop land is rated as six per cent surplus, 64 per cent adequate, 20 per cent short and 10 per cent very short. Topsoil moisture on hay and pasture is rated as three per cent surplus, 63 per cent adequate, 28 per cent short and six per cent very short. High winds are drying up the soil quickly. The soils are slow to warm up and there is still snow and ice in some sloughs and ditches in the north.
Due to a low yielding hay crop in 2017, an extended cold winter, and a slow start up to spring, many livestock producers are feeding alternative feed sources and feed grains, while they wait for the pastures to green up.
Spring runoff in the south was below normal in many areas, leaving some livestock producers looking at how to sustain water supplies throughout the upcoming grazing season.
Rain was recorded in the south and east regions during the past week, ranging from trace amounts to 24 mm in the Big Beaver area.
Winter wheat survival will continue to be monitored as it is too early to make an accurate assessment.
The hay salvage and mowing program provides:
Farmers may salvage hay anytime during the spring or summer months. Landowners or lessees nearest/adjacent to the highway ditch have the first option to cut or bale this material unless the mowing contractor has begun salvage.
Cut hay at a uniform height in the ditches. Place hay bales no less than eight metres away from the shoulder of the highway. Hay bales will be removed in locations deemed dangerous for motorists.
The Government of Saskatchewan hires contractors to mow a four-metre-wide swath along the highway shoulders. Mowing may also be completed near some highway intersections and interchanges, railway crossings and tourism facilities.
Changes in Access to Veterinary Antibiotics
After December 1, 2018, Health Canada is moving all medically imported antibiotics to the federal prescription drug list.This change will help to ensure prudent use of antibiotics. This means:
If you don’t already have a veterinarian you work with regularly, now is the time to find one.
For more information, contact Wendy Wilkins, Disease Surveillance Veterinarian with the Ministry of Agriculture, at 306-798-0253 or [email protected].
CTV News did a piece on Mental Health in Agriculture. A good watch
https://regina.ctvnews.ca/video?clipId=1315684