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Sask Pulse Board Of Director Election Finalized

Six candidates were running for the three board positions with Sask Pulse.
 
The successful candidates taking a board seat include Corey Loessin of Radisson, Winston Van Staveren of Creelman
 
and Terry Youzwa of Nipawin.
 
Over 3200 votes were cast in this year's election, with nearly all votes coming in on the online voting platform.
 
The new Director terms will begin following SPG's 2021 Virtual AGM on January 12th.
 
Chuck Penner and Marlene Boersch will give the pulse market outlook from 3 to 4 pm with the AGM starting at 4 pm.
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Dicamba Returns for Georgia Farmers: What the New EPA Ruling Means for Cotton Growers

Video: Dicamba Returns for Georgia Farmers: What the New EPA Ruling Means for Cotton Growers

After being unavailable in 2024 due to registration issues, dicamba products are returning for Georgia farmers this growing season — but under strict new conditions.

In this report from Tifton, Extension Weed Specialist Stanley Culpepper explains the updated EPA ruling, including new application limits, mandatory training requirements, and the need for a restricted use pesticide license. Among the key changes: a cap of two ½-pound applications per year and the required use of an approved volatility reduction agent with every application.

For Georgia cotton producers, the ruling is significant. According to Taylor Sills with the Georgia Cotton Commission, the vast majority of cotton planted in the state carries the dicamba-tolerant trait — meaning farmers had been paying for technology they couldn’t use.

While environmental groups have expressed concerns over spray drift, Georgia growers have reduced off-target pesticide movement by more than 91% over the past decade. Still, this two-year registration period will come with increased scrutiny, making stewardship and compliance more important than ever.