Sask. Wildlife Federation helping landowners control gopher populations

Jul 01, 2025

Farmers and landowners struggling with an overpopulation of gophers can contact the Saskatchewan Wildlife Federation for help.

According to the federation, rising gopher populations are a concern for many across the province. The pests are “a significant cause” of damage and degradation to crop land, the organization noted.

Landowners who are struggling with gophers can contact the Saskatchewan Wildlife Federation’s office to be connected with members “who are ready to assist in controlling gopher numbers in a responsible and ethical manner.”

“We recognize the growing frustration gophers are causing in rural areas, particularly as they damage crops and create hazards for livestock,” Darrell Crabbe, the federation’s executive director, said in a statement.

“We’re proud to support our members in being part of the solution – helping our landowners while maintaining ethical hunting practices.”

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Video: Winter Canola Trial in Mississippi | Can It Work for Double Cropping? | Pioneer Agronomy

Can winter canola open new opportunities for growers in the Mid-South? In this agronomy update from Noxubee County, Mississippi, Pioneer agronomist Gus Eifling shares an early look at a first-year winter canola trial and what farmers are learning from the field.

Planted in late October on 30-inch rows, the crop is now entering the bloom stage and progressing quickly. In this video, we walk through current field conditions, fertility management, and how timing could make this crop a valuable option for double-cropping soybeans or cotton.

If harvest timing lines up with early May, growers may be able to transition directly into another crop during ideal planting windows. Ongoing field trials will help determine whether canola could become a viable rotational option for the region.

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How winter canola is performing in its first season in this Mississippi field

Why growers chose 30-inch rows for this trial

What the crop looks like as it moves from bolting into bloom

Fertility strategy, including nitrogen and sulfur applications

How canola harvest timing could enable double-cropping with soybeans or cotton

Upcoming trials comparing soybeans after canola vs. traditional planting

As more growers look for ways to maximize acres and diversify rotations, experiments like this help determine what new crops might fit into existing systems.