Author: Nicole Czemeres

So everyone can hum all day long!

Greetings from the Agricultural Health and Safety Network!

Harvest will be here before we know it.   In preparation for it we have issued a challenge for those interested in making their farm a safer place.  As members of the Network, all of your farm families are invited to participate in this 1^st ever challenge. 

Attached please find the poster for the Network’s 1^st annual 21-Day Farm Safety Challenge.  .

 21 DAY CHALLENGE POSTER

 Agricultural Health and Safety Network
104 Clinic Place, Saskatoon, SK
S7N 5E5

For the Period June 13 to 19, 2017

With the recent rainfall across the province in the past week, crop development has improved.  The warm and wet weather was welcomed in areas that were experiencing moisture stress. Eighty-eight per cent of the fall cereals, 60 per cent of the spring cereals, 56 per cent of the oilseeds and 70 per cent of the pulse crops are at or ahead of their normal stages of development for this time of year, according to Saskatchewan Agriculture’s weekly Crop Report.

Most of the province received rain in the past week, ranging from trace amounts to 112 mm, with a provincial average of 26 mm.  Across the province, cropland topsoil moisture is rated as 10 per cent surplus, 68 per cent adequate and 18 per cent short and four per cent very short. Hay land and pasture topsoil moisture is rated as eight per cent surplus, 60 per cent adequate, 24 per cent short and eight per cent very short.

Topsoil moisture is lowest in the area south of Assiniboia (Crop District 3ASW), where 90 per cent of the cropland, hay land and pasture are short to very short of moisture, followed by the area around Shaunavon (crop districts 3BS and 4A), where 60 per cent of cropland and 84 and 80 per cent of hay land and pasture, respectively, are short to very short of moisture.  The wettest crop districts are in the northwest (crop districts 9AE and 9B), where 45 and 46 per cent, respectively, of cropland and 40 and 35 per cent, respectively, of hay land and pasture have surplus topsoil moisture.

Persistently strong winds have damaged crops and delayed in-crop weed control in many areas. Cutworms, flea beetles, localized flooding, and lack of moisture continue to damage crops.

Producers are busy controlling weeds when they can and preparing for haying.  Cattle have been moved to pasture.

SaskPower has received 156 reports this year of farm equipment coming in contact with power lines, with 22 incidents being reported so far in June. SaskPower urges anyone who has come in contact with electricity to seek medical attention immediately, even if there are no signs of injury.

Community Living is coming to Cupar on June 28, 2017.  The RM Office in Cupar can be used for a drop-off spot for rural residents.  If you would like to donate excess household and clothing items, please package them in either a box or a bag and bring them to the office between now and June 27.  Check out the website for a full list of accepted items.

For the Period June 6 to 12, 2017

Seeding has essentially wrapped up in the province, according to Saskatchewan Agriculture’s Weekly Crop Report.  Producers have 99 per cent of the crop in the ground, ahead of the five-year (2012-2016) seeding average of 97 per cent for this time of year.  The northwest region is the furthest behind with 97 per cent seeded.  Across the province, there are still a few fields of oats and barley, as well as some greenfeed and silage, left to be seeded.

The much-needed rainfall received this week will help replenish topsoil moisture and allow crops to advance.  While much of the north has surplus topsoil moisture at this time, many areas in the south were relieved to see rain as crops, hay land and pastures were in need of significant moisture.

Prior to the recent rainfall, topsoil moisture conditions were deteriorating in southern and central areas of the province. Provincially, cropland topsoil moisture is currently rated as seven per cent surplus, 52 per cent adequate, 35 per cent short and six per cent very short.  Hay land and pasture topsoil moisture is rated as four per cent surplus, 43 per cent adequate, 41 per cent short and 12 per cent very short.

Overall crop development has improved with the warm and wet weather.  Sixty per cent of fall cereals, 62 per cent of spring cereals, 53 of oilseeds and 70 per cent of pulse crops are at their normal stages of development for this time of year.  The majority of crops are in fair-to-excellent condition.

Persistent wind has damaged crops and delayed in-crop weed control operations in many areas.  Cutworms, flea beetles, localized flooding, hail and lack of moisture have also caused damage this past week.

Producers are busy completing seeding, controlling weeds and getting ready for haying.

SaskPower reports that there have been 149 reports of power line contact this year, with 19 incidents reported in June.

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 brad.marceniuk@gov.sk.ca

For the Period May 30 to June 5, 2017

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:

• Karson Becker
• Journey Cyr
• Taylor Daniel
• Austin David
•  Caden Davies
• Lora Fuessel
• Haydn Galenzoski
• Kyle Gartener
• Janae Gerrard
• Matthew Golly
• Meagan Golly
• Nathaniel Gross
• Spenser Gross
• Garrett Harden
• Kennedi Harper
• Eric Kasick
• Luke Klarer
• Lane Knapp
• Dyllan Krochak
• Tanner Manz
• Tyson Manz
• Alexander Massier
• Amanda Mohr
• Sierra Mohr
• Kaiden Nameth
• Brooklyn Nordgulen
• Anthony Perry
• Kaylah Racz
• Aislinn Roske
• Brayden Sentes
• Daniel Sinclair
• Boyd Wagner
• Hayley Wagner
• Keegan Walker
• Drew Wilde
• Jessica Zepick

Best of Luck in your future endeavours