   The 14th annual Moose Mountain Ag Day will return to Arcola's Prairie Place Hall on March 3. The event will once again feature speakers aimed at both farmers and ranchers, as well as an Ag Trade Show.
     Registration begins at 9:30 a.m., with the official welcome at 10 a.m., followed by morning presentations focusing on water and soil management.
    David Pattyson from the Upper Souris Watershed Association will talk about wetland restoration, followed by Etienne Soulodre and Neil Hodges from the Water Security Agency who will discuss wetlands, drainage, and water management. Dr. Jeff Schoennau from The University of Saskatchewan will make the morning's final presentation on soil phosphorus management.
    Following lunch, cattle-related topics will be the focus. Sandy Russell of Spring Creek Consulting will talk about cattle marketing trends and methods. Jodie Griffin, program co-ordinator for Saskatchewan Crop Insurance will address the Western Livestock Price Insurance Program, and Kevin Elmy of Saltcoats' Friendly Acres Seed Farm will discuss cover crop options.
    The day's final presentation will commence at 3:30 p.m. and will be of interest to both farmers and ranchers, with Drew Lerner of Kansas City's Weather Inc.'s 'Weather Outlook 2015: Are we poised for a Drought?'
    Registration for Moose Mountain Ag Day starts at 9:30 a.m., March 3 at Prairie Place Hall in Arcola. Tickets are $25 and include lunch. For further information, contact Lorne Klein at (306)-848-2382.
