Did You Know? In 2006, over 3,700 ha (9,000 ac.) of potatoes were planted, producing almost 113,000 tonnes. What's New The 2009 Wheat Midge Forecast Map is now available for download from the Ministry of Saskatchewan's website. Read MoreInformation on the use of herbicides, fungicides and insecticides for control of weeds, plant diseases and insects. Read MoreInformation that can help estimate the income and cost of production for different crops on summer fallow and stubble in the various soil zones in the province. Read MoreThe Government of Canada is offering 2008 tax deferrals to producers who have been dealing with drought in designated areas of Saskatchewan. Read MoreProducers in Saskatchewan will continue to have access to two per cent liquid strychnine to help control the gopher population in 2009. Read MoreThe annual grasshopper survey has identified areas of high populations that could result in economic infestations for producers in southern Saskatchewan in 2009. The forecast map is based on observations of adult grasshoppers during the 2008 fall survey by Saskatchewan Crop Insurance personnel. Read MoreShortcuts FEATURES . . Come grow with us!! . |