The Saskatchewan Forage Council (SFC) is currently developing a producer reference CD comprised of forage related innovations at the farm level in this province.  The CD will feature "tried and true" projects that producers have successfully put into practice on their operation in a number of different areas related to forage and grazing. 

 

The CD will include projects from around the province and be organized both by geographical area and subject area.  This way, users can search the CD for projects located near their own operation, or by subject area.
 
Some of the topics to be covered on the CD include fence construction/systems, water development, grazing management systems, forage seeding/establishment techniques, pasture and hay stand rejuvenation/renovation, weed control/brush control, among others. 
 
Information for the CD is currently being collected and production is planned for the fall of 2009 with availability scheduled for early 2010.  CD's will be available free of charge from the SFC and partner agencies such as the Saskatchewan Ministry of Agriculture, Ducks Unlimited Canada, Saskatchewan Watershed Authority and Agri-Environment Services Branch (formerly PFRA).  
 
The SFC is working with producer groups and partner agencies across Saskatchewan to identify projects to be highlighted on the CD.  If you know of, or if you are a producer that has incorporated a forage-related project on your operation, please contact us.  We are also looking for input regarding topics of interest to be included.  We look forward to hearing from you! 
 
Leanne Thompson                                                   Janice Bruynooghe
Project Consultant                                                   SFC Executive Director
Phone: (306) 454-2777                                             Phone: (306) 966-2148
thompsonleanne@sasktel.net                                   jbruynooghe@saskforage.ca
 

 

 

The Saskatchewan Crop Insurance Corporation (SCIC) would like to remind their customers enrolled in the Forage Establishment Benefit Option (FEBO) that acres seeded in the spring of 2008 may be eligible for an establishment benefit if the crop does not establish.  If customers think they may have an establishment issue they should contact their Customer Service Office by June 20.
 
This benefit does not apply to those customers who did not select the Forage Establishment Benefit Option or to those acres that were grazed in the year of seeding.
 
FEBO coverage has increased for crops seeded in 2009. The coverage per acre for alfalfa and red clover, alfalfa/grass or grass is $40. Establishment coverage per acre for sweetclover is $30 and $75 for native forage. If you are enrolled in FEBO, list your newly seeded acres on your Seeded Acreage Report by June 25, 2009.
 
All customers whose forage crops fail to establish due to gophers are eligible for establishment coverage or a $50 payment under the Gopher Damage Feature.
 
For customers enrolled in yield loss coverage, if a short-fall in production is anticipated it is important to contact Crop Insurance so an adjuster can conduct an appraisal and determine a yield. Regardless, customers must contact their local customer service office if they intend to do something other than bale the crop.
 
Customers are encouraged to stop by and visit their Saskatchewan Crop Insurance representatives at our booth during the Western Canada Farm Progress Show, June 17 -19.

 

For more information on the forage programs offered by SCIC please contact:

Dale Wotherspoon

Phone (306) 728-7200