Tonight another group of young people will celebrate graduation. The RM of Cupar would like to congratulate the graduates of Cupar School.
Shelby Ballan
Amber Ban
Jasmine Benko
Tyler Blundell
William Blundell
Taylor Clements
Drew Geber
Austin Hagerman
Samantha Hewitt
Bailey Lorence
Callum MacDonald
Trevor Macknak
Thaddeaus McLeod
Jesse Mowbray
Bryson Smith
Mya Stout
Matthew Zehner
Come on down to the Southey Sports Grounds & Skating Rink and say “Hi Neighbour” at Southey’s Hi Neighbour Day on June 17!
This is an old festival that the Southey & District Rec Board has brought back for all to enjoy.
We have the following confirmed activities:
· Pancake Breakfast
· Soccer Games
· Fastball and Baseball Games
· Toy Bingo
· Bouncy Castles
· Face Painting
· Southey & District Museum Self Tour & Trivia Contest
· Hamburger & Hot Dog BBQ luncheons
· Beef Pit BBQ
· Family Street Dance
· And many more activities planned and announced upon confirmation!
Over 11 community groups and businesses are involved to date – you do not want to miss it! Save the date and follow along to be the first to know the rest of the activities yet to be announced.
http://publications.gov.sk.ca/documents/20/99387-CMU170609.pdf
Please see the link to the full document above.
For more information contact: Brad Marceniuk, PAg. Provincial Livestock Economist 306-933-5098 [email protected]
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Seeding Progress
Per cent seeded
All crops
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| June 5, 2017 . . . . . . . . 94 June 6, 2016 . . . . . . . . 98 June 8, 2015 . . . . . . . . 99 June 9, 2014 . . . . . . . . 93 June 3, 2013 . . . . . . . . 83 June 4, 2012 . . . . . . . . 91 5 year avg. (2012-2016) . . . . . . . . . 93 10 year avg. (2007-2016) . . . . . . . . . 90 |
Seeding operations are almost complete as 94 per cent of the crop is now in the ground, according to Saskatchewan Agriculture’s weekly Crop Report. This is slightly ahead of the five-year (2012-2016) seeding average for this time of year of 93 per cent. While most producers in the province have wrapped up seeding, those in parts of the northern regions will need more time.
With 98 per cent of the crop in the ground, seeding is essentially complete in the southeastern and southwestern regions. Ninety-six per cent is seeded in the east-central region; 95 per cent in the west-central region; 88 per cent in the northwest and 84 per cent in the northeast.
Scattered rain showers throughout the week brought varying amounts of rain to the province. Most areas received trace-to-small amounts of rain, although some areas received larger amounts. A significant rain is needed in much of the province to help crops germinate and emerge and to replenish topsoil moisture.
Topsoil moisture conditions are deteriorating in many southern parts of the province. Persistent strong winds and lack of moisture are drying up fields and delaying crop maturity. There are concerns in areas of the southeast that crop and hay yields will be affected if rain is not received soon. Provincially, cropland topsoil moisture is rated as five per cent surplus, 65 per cent adequate, 26 per cent short and four per cent very short. Hay land and pasture topsoil moisture is rated as five per cent surplus, 53 per cent adequate, 32 per cent short and 10 per cent very short.
Crop development has been delayed in much of the province and most crops are behind their normal developmental stages for this time of year. The majority of crop damage this past week was caused by strong winds, lack of moisture, frost and insects such as flea beetles and cutworms.
Producers are busy seeding and trying to control weeds when the wind is calm.
SaskPower reports that there have been 132 reports this year of farm equipment coming in contact with power poles or lines, with 109 of those incidents happening in May. Producers are urged to be especially careful when using equipment around power lines. Safety information is available at www.saskpower.com/safety.
Today is Graduation Day for 36 Grade 12 students in Southey. The RM of Cupar #218 would like to extend best wishes to:
Best of Luck in your future endeavours
The Saskatchewan Ministry of Environment has entered into a Land Management Trust Agreement with Ducks Unlimited Canada, the Nature Conservancy of Canada and the Saskatchewan Wildlife Federation to assume the management of all provincial Fish and Wildlife Development Fund (FWDF) Wildlife Lands. Regulatory activities relating to these Crown lands will remain with the Ministry.
The FWDF, through a portion of licence fees from hunters and trappers, has secured approximately 168,000 acres of wildlife habitat within 123 municipalities in the agricultural portion of the province. These lands provide examples of a variety of natural landscapes and are accessible to hunters, trappers and the public. Vehicle use is restricted to prevent damage to the habitat.
Land management will focus on activities that will maintain or improve wildlife habitat while providing mutual benefits to the agriculture and conservation communities. Some of these management activities include haying, grazing, forest harvest, reforestation and other native plantings, and hazard removal. There will also be an emphasis on the control of noxious or invasive species and nuisance wildlife. The benefit of any of these management initiatives will be determined on a case by case basis. The FWDF website provides a list of these wildlife lands by municipality.
The public is encouraged to visit the website at: www.FWDF.ca or call the toll-free number at: 1-844-306-FWDF (3933) for more details on permitted activities, opportunities or enquiries.
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Darrell Crabbe
Executive Director
Saskatchewan Wildlife Federation
P: 306-694-8812
The Government of Saskatchewan needs your help with building a robust Premises identification (PID) database. PID is an important element in an effective traceability system. Registering your premises online is quick, easy and free, and now it’s required. Since December 2016, PID has been a requirement for participating in provincial livestock-related programs.
PID was established to plan for, control and prevent the spread of livestock diseases. PID is also being used as an early warning system for notifying producers of disasters which could affect their animals or operations, such as a flood or fire. Producers can also use traceability as a management tool. The ability to trace an animal throughout its life can provide many economic, environmental and social benefits.
We can easily see the benefits in the recent bovine tuberculosis situation. Officials were able to determine where the animals were located and potential movements occurring; live animal movements are a major transmission method for the spread of infectious agents.
As producers, you want to ensure you are in the best position possible to protect your cattle if a disease outbreak were to happen. Registering your premises allows for this. Saskatchewan can be in a better position to respond to disease outbreaks, and even prevent outbreaks, with a full database of information provided by producers. Registrants’ information is kept private and only used in such emergencies.
The federal government fully supports a national tractability system. PID supports the traceability system by linking livestock to specific geographical locations, allowing officials to quickly contact the owners of those animals and dispatch appropriate resources in the event of a livestock disease outbreak.
A fully functional traceability system requires:
PID numbers should be recorded on brand manifests and added to producers’ Canadian Livestock Traceability System (also known as the Canadian Cattlemen’s Identification Agency database) accounts when buying tags or age verifying. In the near future a PID number will be required to move cattle; producers are encouraged to register as soon as possible.
For more information or assistance in completing your registration, contact the Agriculture Knowledge Centre at 1-866-457-2377 or visit the PID registration page
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Seeding Progress
Per cent seeded
All crops
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| May 29, 2017 . . . . . . . . 81 May 30, 2016 . . . . . . . . 94 June 1, 2015 . . . . . . . . 97 June 2, 2014 . . . . . . . . 87 May 27, 2013 . . . . . . . . 67 May 28, 2012 . . . . . . . .74 5 year avg. (2012-2016) . . . . . . . . . 82 10 year avg. (2007-2016) . . . . . . . . . 81 |
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Seeding Progress
May 29, 2017
Per Cent Seeded
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| Spring wheat . . . . . . . . 81 Durum . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92 Barley . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73 Oats. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55 Canary seed . . . . . . . . .71 Flax . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80 Canola . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76 Mustard . . . . . . . . . . . . .78 Soybeans . . . . . . . . . . . 91 Lentils . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96 Field peas . . . . . . . . . . . 95 Chickpeas . . . . . . . . . . . 94 |
Saskatchewan producers now have 81 per cent of the 2017 crop in the ground, right in line with the five-year (2012-2016) seeding average for this time of year of 82 per cent. Wet field conditions and frequent rainfall in many northern areas have delayed progress, and producers there will need a couple more weeks of warm and dry weather.
Seeding is most advanced in the southeast, where producers have 95 per cent of the crop in the ground. Ninety-four per cent is seeded in the southwest; 80 per cent in the west-central region; 79 per cent in the east-central region; 76 per cent in the northwest and 43 per cent in the northeast.
Ninety-six per cent of the lentils, 95 per cent of the field peas, 92 per cent of the durum, 91 per cent of the soybeans, 81 per cent of the spring wheat, 80 per cent of the flax, 78 per cent of the mustard, 76 per cent of the canola and 73 per cent of the barley have now been seeded.
A slowly moving weather system brought significant rainfall to many areas in the north last week, but missed most of the central and southern parts of the province. The Nipawin area received 65 mm of rain, while many parts of central and southern Saskatchewan received nothing. Fields in the north remain very wet, while many fields in other parts of the province are in need of rain to help crops germinate and emerge.
Provincially, cropland topsoil moisture is rated as 11 per cent surplus, 75 per cent adequate, 12 per cent short and two per cent very short. Hay land and pasture topsoil moisture is rated as five per cent surplus, 70 per cent adequate, 23 per cent short and two per cent very short.
Overall, emerged crops are in fair-to-excellent condition, but emergence has been delayed in many areas by the cool weather and dry field conditions. The majority of crop damage this week was caused by strong winds, frost, hail, localized flooding and lack of moisture. Flea beetles and cutworms have been reported in canola crops, and some fields have had to be re-seeded.
Producers are busy seeding, controlling weeds and picking rocks.
SaskPower reports that there have been 91 incidents in May of farm equipment coming in contact with power poles or lines, including 15 incidents between May 22 and 27 alone. Weekly and monthly totals are adjusted on an ongoing basis, as some incidents are not reported to SaskPower immediately after they occur. Producers are urged to be especially careful when using equipment around power lines. Safety information is available on the SaskPower Safety Webpage.
Cupar & District Nursing Home June tea & Bake sale Friday June 2 is 2-4 pm.
Tea, bake table, raffle tables and summer furniture raffle
Come out and support the recreation department!
Don’t forget to protect your crops from hail and fire damage with Saskatchewan Municipal Hail Insurance and its partner company Additional Municipal Hail Insurance. Come see me for rates and info.