How to identify verticillium stripe
Verticillium stripe is the hottest new disease in canola world, rising to yield-damaging levels in Manitoba and eastern Saskatchewan and found in all growing regions across the Prairies.
The Hanna Round Up Centre Market
We offer our apologies to the Hanna Round Up Center Market for incorrectly identifying them as the Hanna Farmers Market in last week’s paper!
Correction! Hanna’s Farmers Market
We offer our apologies to Hanna’s Farmers Market for using the wrong photo in last week’s paper!
Help for farmers impacted by wildfire and drought
The AgriStability program has reopened for late participation so producers affected by wildfires and drought can consider enrolling to manage business risks.
Blue-green algae identified at Blood Indian and Little Fish Lake
A blue-green algae (cyanobacteria) bloom has been identified at Blood Indian and Little Fish Lake. Exposure to this bacteria may be fatal to pets and animals, and can cause illness in people.
Grasshoppers wreak havoc on crops
Farmers in Alberta and Saskatchewan are watching the skies, waiting for much needed rain. But for some crops, it’s too late.
Extra! Extra! Read all about it! ESC 4H Report
The East Sounding Creek 4H Club was in the Hanna District Show and Sale on June 10 and 11. We had a fantastic show and sale!
East Sounding Creek 4H News, Jun 19
The results are in! The Carcass members finished their projects on May 15 where we all met at the Crossroads Centre in Oyen.
Food Farm and antique seeding demo
On Friday, June 2, the Threshing Club conducted their annual seeding demonstration in conjunction with the 2023 Food Farm program for Grade 3 students.
The UFA Rural Communities Foundation Continues its $100,000 Community Grant Program
Are increasing costs making it harder to reach your fundraising goal? Inflation and lingering supply-chain issues have pushed building costs higher, but we want to help rural communities reach their dreams.
Stop kochia from setting seed
Kochia that survived pre-seed burnoff needs to be taken out before it drops seed later in the season. The big weeds can produce at least 15,000 seeds per plant…
Sustainable Fertilizer brings Regenerative Agriculture into the Mainstream
Whether we like it or not, agriculture must change to meet today’s challenges. I say this as someone who grew up on the farm near Watrous, Saskatchewan, and who loves farming…
East Sounding Creek 4H News May 7
Sorry for my absence of articles this winter and to my loyal followers. Even you, Carol out in Linden Alberta. This winter is one to remember.
Fairs, Exhibitions and Agricultural Societies raise concerns about proposed changes to Livestock Traceability Regulations
The objective of the national Livestock Identification and Traceability program is to provide accurate and up-to-date information on livestock identity…
Holman Farming Group expands business (video)
There has been a lot of activity at Holman Farming Group in Luseland as they expand their operation. The company’s manager, Jessie Bruce, explained.
The Klarenbach Report, Apr 16
Hedges against inflation are essential for investors to preserve their purchasing power and protect the real value of their investments.
Warm Weather Brings Prairie Rattlesnakes out of Hibernation
With the arrival of warmer weather, the prairie rattlesnake will soon emerge from hibernation and become more active. Snakes on a Plain is pleased to announce rattlesnake safety training classes…
Objectives for better beetle management
Flea beetles are the pest of greatest economic risk to canola production, according to our 2022 Canola Council of Canada survey of canola growers.
The Klarenbach Report, Apr 4
Trung Phan, a popular newsletter publisher and Twitter user, recently shared a Reddit thread that puts historical events into perspective.
The Klarenbach Report, Mar 13
Twenty years ago, I was first introduced to the term ‘information democratization’ while reading Thomas Freidman’s book, The Lexus and the Olive Tree: Understanding Globalization.