Better disease resistance in Canada’s first durum variety resistant to ergot may expand the wheat crop’s foothold on Manitoba farms.
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Farmer-friendly nematodes: Tiny worms for big canola pest control
Not all nematodes are equal in farm fields. Beneficial species of the tiny soil-dwelling worms could one day help beat back damaging canola insect pests like diamondback moth on the Canadian Prairies.
Gene editing up a better canola crop: FEATURE
Gene editing techniques and maize genetic material may be the seed for more robust and stress tolerant canola plants. Canadian research is trying to make it happen.
Cow heat stress cuts at dairy farm profit
Quebec research shows the index for heat and humidity hits threshold more days than expected for dairy cows, resulting in production drops and reproductive issues.
‘Trace-ins’ and ‘trace-outs’ crucial parts of CFIA bovine TB investigations
The CFIA is investigating bovine TB discovered at a facility in south central Manitoba, which means some producers may get a call to take part in trace-in and trace-out procedures as part of that investigation.
Sheep industry changing playbook on traceability and animal health
Changes in disease tracking technology and veterinary drug availability are front of mind for Canada’s sheep farmers.
A place of national honour for former deputy ag minister, Dori Gingera-Beauchemin
Long public service, focus on community and industry leadership launch Dori Gingera-Beauchemin into 2025 Canadian Agricultural Hall of Fame honourees
Canada falling short on digital agriculture: FEATURE STORY
Canadian agriculture and government must prioritize digital agriculture, address obstacles to technology adoption and consider farm realities if they want the strongest, most resilient and most globally competitive future for Canada’s farms.
Pig transport stress costs pork sector
Popular livestock trailer designs also increase pig stress during transportation, hitting at meat quality, animal welfare and farm profit, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada researcher says
EXPERT’S RADAR JULY: U.S. government diet nudging could affect agriculture commodity markets
The U.S. government’s less friendly tone against seed oil and corn syrup may play out in the markets for those farm crops.
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