Tag: Seeding

Using Natural Air Grain Drying in the Spring

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By John Ippolito PAg, Crops Extension Specialist, Kindersley There is tough grain currently sitting in bins from last fall and now the question is, “How do I effectively dry that grain this spring using natural air systems?” Natural air drying systems can be effective tools for spring grain drying. An understanding of when conditions are… Continue reading Using Natural Air Grain Drying in the Spring

Variable Rate Mapping BMP

By Kari Burnett, PAg, Agriculture Program Specialist In Western Canada, precision farming applications are being adopted by producers to varying degrees. Although variable rate nitrogen fertilization is the most common, variable rate treatments can also apply to seed, pesticides, or even irrigation. There are many reasons for using variable rate treatments, including: Increasing yields through… Continue reading Variable Rate Mapping BMP

Threshing Club Antique Seeding Demonstration

Kindersley Vintage Seeding & Tilling Demonstration With Horse Power Come enjoy some OLD FASHIONED FUN at the SEEDING DEMONSTRATION Friday, June 7th, 2019 Kindersley Plains Museum, 903, 11th Ave E Demo Starts at 11:00AM FOOD BOOTH ON SITE BRING A LAWN CHAIR Everyone is welcome! See horsepower being used to prepare soil and seed oats. Help… Continue reading Threshing Club Antique Seeding Demonstration

Kindersley Vintage Seeding & Tilling Demonstration With Horse Power

Come enjoy some OLD FASHIONED FUN at the SEEDING DEMONSTRATION Friday June 15, 2018 Kindersley Plains Museum, 903, 11th Ave E Demo Starts at 11:00AM FOOD BOOTH ON SITE BRING A LAWN CHAIR – Brought to you by the volunteers of the Kindersley Antique Threshing Club and Kindersley Museum See horsepower being used to prepare the soil and seed oats. Help… Continue reading Kindersley Vintage Seeding & Tilling Demonstration With Horse Power

Saskatchewan seeding nearing end

Source: Commodity News Service Canada, Producer.com, May 31, 2018  Approximately 91 per cent of the Saskatchewan crop is in the ground, which is ahead of the five-year average of 81 per cent. | Seeding is nearing completion in Saskatchewan following another good week of weather, according to the weekly crop report from the Saskatchewan Ministry of… Continue reading Saskatchewan seeding nearing end

The Burger & Fries Farm

The Burger and Fries Farm The Westberry, Marengo & Coleville Grade 3’s will be participating Friday, June 15, 2018 @ Kindersley Plains Museum Classes: 9:30 AM – 11:30 AM & 12:30 PM – 2:30 PM – The Burger and Fries Farm is a hands-on agricultural learning experience for local students. The students will be planting in… Continue reading The Burger & Fries Farm

Higher diesel prices come just in time for seeding

Source: Sean Pratt, Producer.com, May 17, 2018  An increase in economic activity in North America is also boosting diesel demand and prices, as is the usual spring and summer increase in truck traffic and farm activity. Farmers are paying a lot more for their diesel this spring than they have the past couple years. Prices averaged… Continue reading Higher diesel prices come just in time for seeding

A shot of rain to start the growing season

Source: Wendy Winiewski, Global News, May 11, 2018  Southern Saskatchewan along with areas in central parts of the province received rain on May 8. Prior to that moisture, most areas had received little to no rain this spring. According to Saskatchewan Agriculture crop extension specialist Shannon Friesen, 30 per cent of the province’s crop land is short… Continue reading A shot of rain to start the growing season

Seeding starts in southern Saskatchewan

Source: Commodity News Service Canada, Producer.com, May 3, 2018  Winnipeg (CNS Canada) – Following a cool and late spring seeding was delayed in Saskatchewan, but southern parts of the province were able to get out into the fields over the past week, according to the weekly crop report from Saskatchewan Ministry of Agriculture, released May… Continue reading Seeding starts in southern Saskatchewan