Saskatchewan Cereal Specialist Discusses Fusarium

Dec 02, 2016

Fusarium has been a key issue in almost every area of the province this year.

The wet weather this year provided the right environmental conditions for a wide-spread problem with fusarium.

As a result, Saskatchewan’s Ministry of Agriculture is holding a series of producer information workshops to talk more about the disease and its impact.

One of those meetings was held in Swift Current on Tuesday.

Saskatchewan’s Cereal Specialist is Mitchell Japp:

"Specifically what the numbers are this year, I don't know if we have a real solid handle on it.

We had that crop report a number of weeks back where reports were indicating downgrading to fusarium fairly widespread across the province.

I think the only region that didn't comment on it on that particular report was the northwest" he said.

Reports show there are a number of producers with samples showing 2% fusarium or higher which means the quality grade for their crop is anywhere from a #3 to feed depending on the % of infection.

Source : Discoverestevan

Video: FLEECED! Sheep Shearer Hands Over Clippers!

It's sheep shearing day at Ewetopia Farms! ?? Our Dorset lambs and ewes are getting fleeced — and for the first time, our shearer hands over his clippers to a beginner. We finish shearing the last of our adult ewes and this year’s Dorset ewe lambs.

From moving the sheep between barns, loading them into chutes, and watching the wool come off, this is always one of the most satisfying days on the farm. But this video has a twist — we welcomed a new helper, Gian, who’s not only lending a hand but also learning how to shear! With guidance from our experienced shearer, he got a crash course in sheep shearing and even tried his hand at shearing a couple of lambs himself.

You’ll see firsthand how both teacher and student handled this unique challenge. Shearing is more than just removing wool — it’s about sheep health, comfort, and giving us a closer look at the flock. It’s always amazing to see the transformation from woolly sheep to freshly shorn ewes and lambs.