Need to Sample your Silage Pile or Pit for Feed Testing?
The Yorkton Office has recently acquired a 5′ silage pit probe to get core samples from your pit or pile for feed testing. It has a serrated tip and attaches to a cordless drill for easy sampling. The probe can be signed out on loan for sampling.
We have a number of round bale core samplers available as well.
Please call Naomi Paley @ 786-1686 for more information or to book the samplers.
Likely not an issue after this past weeks rain but still going to share the info.
The Agricultural Producers Association of Saskatchewan continues to monitor the impact that drought conditions are having on Saskatchewan farm and ranch operations.
At this time, we would like to remind producers of their options when considering putting crops to alternate use. Producers who are concerned about feed shortages and are interested in converting their insured crop acres into grazing or forage purposes are encouraged to contact Saskatchewan Crop Insurance Branch Offices to review options and schedule a pre-harvest appraisal. SCIC is committed to providing prompt service to ensure appraisals do not delay forage harvesting or grazing. Contact info for the SCIC Costumer Service centers in Saskatchewan can be found at: http://www.saskcropinsurance.com/contact-us/
APAS is also concerned that producers in some areas are experiencing tight water supplies as the dry conditions persist. Those looking to expand water supplies may be able to access funding through the Farm and Ranch Water Infrastructure Program: http://www.agriculture.gov.sk.ca/GF2-FRWIP
APAS is interested in understanding more about the extent of water shortages and would encourage producers to contact our Policy Department to discuss their situation further: [email protected] / (306) 789-7774 (ext. 4)
One year agoHarvest operations were just beginning in some southern areas. Crops were developing quickly thanks to relatively warm and dry weather. |
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Producers now have four per cent of the 2015 crop combined and five per cent swathed or ready to straight-cut, according to Saskatchewan Agriculture’s weekly Crop Report.
Sixty-two per cent of the fall rye, 34 per cent of the winter wheat, 19 per cent of the field peas and 17 per cent of the lentils are now in the bin. Six per cent of the canola and three per cent of the mustard are swathed. Warm and relatively dry conditions are helping crops develop quickly.
Rainfall this past week ranged from trace amounts to over three inches in some areas. Provincially, topsoil moisture conditions on cropland are rated as 10 per cent surplus, 72 per cent adequate, 17 per cent short and one per cent very short. Hay land and pasture topsoil moisture is rated as four per cent surplus, 66 per cent adequate, 26 per cent short and four per cent very short.
Haying continues as time and weather permit. The estimated average hay yields on dry land are 0.9 ton per acre for alfalfa, 1.1 tons per acre for alfalfa/brome hay, 0.8 ton per acre for both other tame hay and wild hay, and 1.4 tons per acre for greenfeed. On irrigated land, the estimated average hay yields are 2.6 tons per acre for alfalfa, 2.9 tons per acre for alfalfa/brome hay, 2.6 tons per acre for other tame hay and 2.8 tons per acre for greenfeed.
The Ministry of Agriculture has a Forage, Feed and Custom Service listing for producers to advertise and source feed products. It is available at: www.agriculture.gov.sk.ca/FeedForageListing
Some crop damage was caused by localized flooding, hail, wind and insects such as aphids and diamondback moths.
Farmers are busy with harvest operations.
Estimated East-central Hay Yields (tons/acre)
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Dry land |
Irrigated Land |
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Alfalfa |
1.2 |
2.5 |
Brome/Alfalfa |
1.8 |
2.5 |
Other Tame Hay |
0.9 |
N/A |
Wild Hay |
0.9 |
N/A |
Greenfeed |
1.5 |
N/A |
Rainfall in the region ranged from small amounts to 75 mm in the Burr area. The Craik area has received 344 mm of rainfall since April 1, the greatest amount for
the region. Topsoil moisture conditions on cropland are rated as 26 per cent surplus, 68 per cent adequate, five per cent short and one per cent very short. Hay land and pasture topsoil moisture is rated as 15 per cent surplus, 76 per cent adequate, eight per cent short and one per cent very short.
Despite the recent rain delaying harvest operations, pulse crops are being desiccated and combining has begun. Some causes of crop damage this past week include localized flooding, wind and insects such as aphids and diamondback moths.
Farmers are busy with harvest operations.
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One year agoDesiccation of peas and lentils in some southwestern and west-central areas was just beginning. Rain showers and high humidity was delaying haying progress. |
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Less than one per cent of the provincial crop has been combined, while one per cent is ready to straight-cut. Twenty-three per cent of the fall rye, 10 per cent of the winter wheat, five per cent of the field peas and two per cent of the lentils are now in the bin. Two per cent of the canola is now swathed.
The province received a lot of rain last week, which has lodged many crops and flooded some fields and yards. Topsoil moisture conditions have improved in many areas, thanks to rainfall that ranged from small amounts to well over six inches. Provincially, topsoil moisture conditions on cropland are rated as four per cent surplus, 69 per cent adequate, 24 per cent short and three per cent very short. Hay land and pasture topsoil moisture is rated as two per cent surplus, 58 per cent adequate, 33 per cent short and seven per cent very short.
Livestock producers now have 80 per cent of the hay crop baled or put into silage, while an additional 12 per cent is cut and will soon be ready for baling. Hay quality is rated as three per cent excellent, 53 per cent good, 36 per cent fair and eight per cent poor.
The Ministry of Agriculture has a Forage, Feed and Custom Service listing for producers to advertise and source feed products. It is available at: http://www.agriculture.gov.sk.ca/FeedForageListing
Pasture conditions are rated as one per cent excellent, 32 per cent good, 38 per cent fair, 23 per cent poor and six per cent very poor.
The majority of crop damage this week was caused by strong winds, heavy rain, insects such as aphids and lack of moisture.
Farmers are busy beginning harvest.
East-Central Saskatchewan (Crop District 5 – Melville, Yorkton, Cupar, Kamsack, Foam Lake, Preeceville and Kelvington areas; Crop District 6A – Lumsden, Craik, Watrous and Clavet areas)
Some winter cereal crops are being swathed in the region, while others will be ready for straight-cutting shortly. Most producer will likely begin swathing canola in the coming weeks.
The region received large amounts of rain that has lodged crops and caused localized flooding in many areas. The Meacham area received 134 mm of rain this past week, bringing its total received since April 1 to 285 mm. Topsoil moisture conditions on cropland are rated as 11 per cent surplus, 84 per cent adequate and five per cent short. Hay land and pasture topsoil moisture is rated as eight per cent surplus, 79 per cent adequate, 12 per cent short and one per cent very short.
Livestock producers now have 71 per cent of the hay crop baled or put into silage. An additional 17 per cent is cut and soon to be ready for baling. Hay quality is rated as three per cent excellent, 52 per cent good, 36 per cent fair and nine per cent poor. Pasture conditions are rated as three per cent excellent, 40 per cent good, 43 per cent fair and 14 per cent poor.
Crop development is advancing quickly and harvest will begin soon. Most crop damage this week was caused by localized flooding, wind, hail and insects such as aphids and diamondback moths.
Farmers are busy haying and getting ready for harvest.
Another stormy week.
Sorry for any inconvenience. We will be open tomorrow.
One year agoFifty-seven per cent of the 2014 hay crop had been baled or put into silage while 22 per cent was cut and soon ready for baling. Rain and high humidity continued to delay haying and decrease hay quality. |
Haying continues to advance in the province as livestock producers now have 67 per cent of the hay crop baled or put into silage. An additional 14 per cent is cut and ready for baling, according to Saskatchewan Agriculture’s weekly Crop Report. Hay quality is currently rated as two per cent excellent, 46 per cent good, 44 per cent fair and eight per cent poor.
The Ministry of Agriculture has a Forage, Feed and Custom Service listing for producers to advertise and source feed products. It is available at: http://www.agriculture.gov.sk.ca/FeedForageListing
Topsoil moisture conditions have greatly improved in much of the province, thanks to heavy rains early in the week. Rainfall ranged from small amounts to well over four inches in some areas. Provincially, topsoil moisture conditions on cropland are rated as seven per cent surplus, 62 per cent adequate, 25 per cent short and six per cent very short. Hay land and pasture topsoil moisture is rated as four per cent surplus, 50 per cent adequate, 36 per cent short and 10 per cent very short.
Crops are ripening quickly, and the majority remains in poor-to-good condition. Harvest is just beginning in some parts of the province, with pulses being desiccated and some winter cereal and pulse crops being combined. Wind, hail, localized flooding and lack of rain have caused some crop damage this week.
Farmers are busy haying and getting ready for harvest.
SK (provincial) Crop Conditions – July 27, 2015 |
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Winter wheat |
Fall rye |
Spring wheat |
Durum |
Oat |
Barley |
Canaryseed |
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% excellent |
1 |
0 |
8 |
2 |
10 |
6 |
2 |
% good |
51 |
29 |
52 |
33 |
63 |
56 |
47 |
% fair |
40 |
48 |
31 |
46 |
23 |
30 |
39 |
% poor |
7 |
23 |
8 |
17 |
4 |
7 |
11 |
% very poor |
1 |
0 |
1 |
2 |
0 |
1 |
1 |
Flax |
Canola |
Mustard |
Soybean |
Pea |
Lentil |
Chickpea |
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% excellent |
5 |
9 |
0 |
15 |
4 |
4 |
2 |
% good |
42 |
47 |
30 |
46 |
38 |
42 |
41 |
% fair |
41 |
32 |
39 |
29 |
45 |
41 |
40 |
% poor |
11 |
11 |
31 |
9 |
11 |
10 |
9 |
% very poor |
1 |
1 |
0 |
1 |
2 |
3 |
8 |
East-Central Saskatchewan (Crop District 5 – Melville, Yorkton, Cupar, Kamsack, Foam Lake, Preeceville and Kelvington areas; Crop District 6A – Lumsden, Craik, Watrous and Clavet areas)
Livestock producers now have 55 per cent of the hay crop baled or put into silage. An additional 18 per cent is cut and will soon be ready for baling. Hay quality at this time is rated as three per cent excellent, 47 per cent good, 47 per cent fair and three per cent poor.
Large amounts of rain fell in much of the region, with the Earl Grey area reporting 90 mm of rain in one day. The Saltcoats area has reported 262 mm of rainfall since April 1, the greatest amount for the region. Topsoil moisture has improved thanks to the recent rain. Conditions on cropland are rated as 23 per cent surplus, 65 per cent adequate and 12 per cent short. Hay land and pasture topsoil moisture is rated as 17 per cent surplus, 68 per cent adequate and 15 per cent short.
Crops are developing quickly, thanks to the recent rains. Some producers are spraying for aphids. Most crop damage this week was caused hail, wind and lack of moisture.
Farmers are busy haying and getting ready for harvest.
East-central |
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Winter wheat |
Fall rye |
Spring wheat |
Durum |
Oat |
Barley |
Canaryseed |
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% excellent |
3 |
4 |
10 |
11 |
8 |
7 |
7 |
% good |
75 |
60 |
67 |
79 |
70 |
72 |
72 |
% fair |
17 |
19 |
20 |
10 |
20 |
19 |
21 |
% poor |
5 |
14 |
3 |
0 |
2 |
2 |
0 |
% very poor |
0 |
3 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
Flax |
Canola |
Mustard |
Soybean |
Pea |
Lentil |
Chickpea |
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% excellent |
12 |
8 |
0 |
2 |
14 |
6 |
50 |
% good |
68 |
63 |
73 |
62 |
71 |
81 |
50 |
% fair |
19 |
23 |
26 |
30 |
13 |
13 |
0 |
% poor |
1 |
6 |
1 |
6 |
2 |
0 |
0 |
% very poor |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
Since I sent out the newsletter reminding everyone about permits – this seems appropriate.
