Dust storm and trees

[chuckChuck]

Last Thursday's extraordinary windstorm should be a reminder that trees are a valuable resource on the southern prairies.
They reduce wind speeds and help protect lighter soils and crops from wind damage. They also provide a micro climate for more weather sensitive crops and more snow cover for winter crops.

It was noticeable that open fields cleared of trees were blowing more than fields that have trees.

A lot depended on soil texture and the amount of residues. Canola and pulse residues from last year were more prone to blowing. While cereal residues gave a lot more protection. Rolled pulse fields were also more prone to wind erosion.

Some think trees and wetlands cost them money. I think they actually save money in a many years.

Clearing all of the trees and taking out field shelterbelts is a bad idea. Last Thursday was a lesson for farmers on the value of trees.

[Grain Farmer]

Ancestors planted rows of trees .
they are all knocked down now.
Zero till, nothing blows.
All that did was mega snow that took week longer to melt.

[chuckChuck]

"Zero till nothing blows" Where did all the dust and soil in air come from then GF? LOL

There were black outs on many roads last Thursday.

Everybody saw all types of fields blowing including zero till. Zero till helps alot but it doesn't eliminate all erosion.

Trees help a lot as well

From face book:

[Grain Farmer]

Zero blowing here, all mud and water.
not my fault.
to many organic farms?
Or protill or maybe pea and lentil growers??
Think for your self moron.

[chuckChuck]

Lucky you, but that doesnt explain your crazy idea that zero till doesn't blow. Just like most things you get it completely wrong!

Thursday proved you very wrong! See the photos!

[blackpowder]

Then spend some carbon tax planting trees.
Having the government mandate this should work for you.

[Grain Farmer]

Lucky you, but that doesnt explain your crazy idea that zero till doesn't blow. Just like most things you get it completely wrong!

Thursday proved you very wrong! See the photos!

You are nuts man
back to your room.
No wonder hardly anyone agrees with any thing you post.

[chuckChuck]

Are you hiding in your basement Grain farmer?

I spoke with several farmers in southern Saskatchewan who reported fields of all types blowing like hell.

Most have never seen a day like that in many decades!

Wake the eff up! You are clueless. The media covered the wind storm. There was photos and videos all over social media

Just because you are wet and muddy doesn't mean everyone is in the same boat!

Get a brain!

[Grain Farmer]

Your the one ion the basement with your mask on..lol..lol..lol..

[blackpowder]

Drainage ditches here are drifted full and will cost big to clean out. I would love a row of trees where they belong. Get them started with the spraying we do impossible.
Hopefully the apprentice will think twice before rolling again or at least the timing. Even trash management deserves a look. Field finish requirements etc. Rocks and flat peas also a fail.