Researchers evaluating options for gopher control

Sep 29, 2022

Some interesting work is being done on the control of richardson ground squirrels or gophers.

Many areas have seen heavy pressure with the dry conditions over the last couple of years

Insect and Vertebrate Pest Management Specialist James Tansey says a key tool for control "strychnine" has been deregistered, noting that after March 4, 2023 it will be illegal to use.

"Because of this impending loss of a pretty valuable tool for Richardson's ground squirrel control, we decided to look at some of the other registered control products. These include a couple of zinc phosphide products in a ready to use formulation. We also looked at a couple of anticoagulant formulations that is Rozol ready to use and Ramik Green which is also a ready to use formulation."

He notes in Saskatchewan the testing was done around the RM of Maple Creek, an area with a high richardson ground squirrel population.

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Video: We’ll NEVER Use These Grain Bins Again!

A huge change is happening on the farm — our new grain bin has officially arrived, and that means we’ll never use some of our old grain bins again. In today's video, we take delivery of the new grain bin, look back at the old bins that have been part of our farm for years, and talk about why this upgrade is such a big deal for harvest, grain storage, and the future of our family farm.

This is more than just a grain bin delivery. It’s the end of an era and the start of a major farm upgrade that will completely change how we handle corn during harvest. From old grain storage to a brand-new bin setup, this project is one of the biggest improvements we’ve made at the farm.

Join me as the new grain bin shows up, the bin project continues, and we prepare for a new chapter in harvest efficiency on our Minnesota family farm.