By Mitchell Japp, MSc, PAg There are plenty of reasons to test soil. In this article, I’ve compiled a few of those reasons with some rationale for those reasons. The list is not exhaustive, so if you can’t find your reason to test soil here, there will be a reason out there somewhere. Knowledge: The […]
By: Alberta Wheat Commission (Jeremy Boychyn), Alberta Barley Commission, Manitoba Crop Alliance (Ashley Ammeter), Saskatchewan Wheat Development Commission (Carmen Prang)Reviewed by: Jeff Schoenau, Professor, University of Saskatchewan Management of straw and residue plays a significant role in western Canadian cropping systems. How farmers manage straw and residue can impact long-term soil health, soil nutrient levels, […]
Did you know that Canadian farmers are eligible for a free grain sample from the Canadian Grain Commission as part of its annual Harvest Sample Program? Sign up for the Harvest Sample Program to receive information on the grade and quality of your crops. Farmers who sign up for the program will receive a kit […]
The two biggest factors to consider when storing your barley this year are moisture and temperature. Before your barley goes into the bin, ensure it has been dried to an optimum moisture level. You should continually check the bins to monitor the temperature after storing. Barley farmers should ensure that their barley is kept dry […]
Nov. 7, 2022, 7:00 p.m. at the Armoury Brewery in North BattlefordDon’t miss a chance to grab a beer and talk barley! SaskBarley is excited to host another opportunity for barley farmers to learn about growing their barley crops, in person, with the industry’s leading experts. The topic of interest will be fertilizer use efficiency […]
Tuesday, Nov. 15 at the Lloydminster Border Inn and Suites or Wednesday, Nov. 16 at the Prince Albert Inn Watch grading demonstrations for wheat, barley and canola from Canadian Grain Commission (CGC) representatives, who will discuss common degrading issues for each crop. Learn about the Harvest Sample Program, the Subject to Inspector’s Grade and Dockage Program […]
The SaskBarley Annual General Meeting (AGM) will be held on Tuesday, Jan. 10, 2023, at 3 p.m., in conjunction with theSaskCrops Annual General Meetings running from Monday, Jan. 9 through Tuesday, Jan. 10, 2023, at Prairieland Park or online for your convenience. The event will also include presentations from market analysts on the market outlook […]
SaskCanola is hosting Top Notch Farming meetings during winter 2023 in partnership with Saskatchewan Agriculture, SaskBarley and other organizations. There is no fee to attend and lunch will be provided. Mark these dates in your calendar: Jan. 31- North Battleford, Western Development Museum Feb. 1- Saskatoon, Saskatoon Inn (This event will be recorded for viewing […]
By: Chuck Penner, Leftfield Commodity Research Even though they’re often criticized, crop estimates coming from StatsCan are still closely watched by most in the grain trade. At this stage of the year though, there are plenty of questions about how accurate (in hindsight) the numbers are. In the last few years, StatsCan has switched to […]
