Brenzil Speaks On Pre-Harvest Intervals

Jul 28, 2016

All the rain we’ve received means farmers are dealing with a number of disease issues this year.

Producers who are using fungicides, crop desiccants and herbicides need to be aware of the products pre-harvest intervals and the potential impact for residues in the crop.

Clark Brenzil is the Provincial Weed Specialist with Saskatchewan’s Ministry of Agriculture:

"Farmers should keep in mind that their grain buyers keep a sample of their grain that they bring to the elevator in every truckload, and if something goes wrong at the other end, they go searching back through those samples that they take. So producers need to understand that that trace-ability system is built into the system, so if there is a problem, they might be buying a boatload of grain, if they've done something wrong. So just to keep that in mind."

Brenzil is one of the presenters at this week’s Crop Diagnostic School in Swift Current.

The pre-harvest interval refers to the number of days that must pass between the time of the last application of a pesticide and when the crop is cut for harvest.

Producers need to remember that the fungicides, crop desiccants and herbicides they use also have PHI’s.

Brenzil offered guidelines on how to avoid any issues.

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.