By Shannon Friesen, PAg, Crops Extension Specialist, Moose Jaw With recent rains and warm weather in the forecast, it is time to start scouting for plant diseases in the field. Scouting for plant diseases allows for correct identification of pathogens, which helps producers to correctly diagnose issues in the field and make decisions on whether… Continue reading Tips for Plant Disease Scouting
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Anthrax Confirmed as Cause of Death in Sheep
Saskatchewan Agriculture is reminding producers to be on the lookout for anthrax in their animals after confirmation that anthrax has been found in the RM of South Qu’Appelle #157. Anthrax was confirmed by laboratory results on July 7, 2021 as the cause of death in one animal in a flock of sheep. It is the… Continue reading Anthrax Confirmed as Cause of Death in Sheep
Considerations When Controlling Brush
By Andre Bonneau BSA, PAg., Range Management Extension Specialist, Prince Albert Every year, ranchers go into the grazing season thinking about controlling brush. Brush encroachment is a serious issue throughout the province, but is especially problematic in the aspen parkland and in the northern grain belt. Aspen and balsam poplar, as well as willows in… Continue reading Considerations When Controlling Brush
Art: Brush to Canvas
Putting a brush to canvas and watching a vision come alive before your eyes, its therapeutic. Its my happy place. I spend my evenings after the kids are in bed down in my studio. Creating, thinking, dreaming. I’ve spent the last 3 years showing my work at various places and building up my confidence as… Continue reading Art: Brush to Canvas