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Quebec offers aid to lessen brunt of U.S. tariffs

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Montreal | Reuters — The Quebec government on Wednesday said it would spend $863 million over five years to mitigate the impact of U.S. tariffs on companies and the province’s agriculture sector. The plan would provide direct financial aid to some companies affected by the tariffs and would support investments to improve productivity, worker training
Drought in the winter wheat grazing area of the southern Plains caused early movement of calves from wheat pastures into feedlots.
Beef cattle, Livestock

Forced liquidation a cause of volatility in beef cattle prices

There are record meat supplies in the U.S., but demand has been boosted by the strong economy

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Several producers recently expressed their frustration with the volatility in cattle prices. Price movements of several dollars can occur from one day to the next, and cash and futures market prices even seem to move in opposite directions at times. Of course, uncertainty causes market volatility, and a number of supply-and-demand challenges are adding to
Research scientist Philip Lyons stands in front of a tank holding rainbow carp at Alltech Coppens Aqua Centre, in Leende, Netherlands.
International news, Livestock

New technology allows more sustainable aquaculture

Alternative protein sources such as insect meal could replace fish meal fed to fish

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Many are familiar with farmed salmon, catfish or tilapia. But there are many more potential species, says a research scientist at an aquaculture facility here. “When you compare fish farming to terrestrial farming we have thousands of different fish species that we could potentially farm… and when you compare that to terrestrial farming we have
KAP president Bill Campbell is urging Manitoba farmers help each other source livestock feed. A dry, hot summer has reduced production.
Livestock, Local news

Farmers urged to co-operate to secure winter livestock feed

Poor cell coverage and high taxes also a concern at KAP advisory council meeting

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Keystone Agricultural Producers (KAP) president Bill Campbell is urging Manitoba farmers to help one another to find livestock feed for the winter. “Once the combine goes and chops it (grain straw) that field is done (as a feed source),” Campbell said here at KAP’s advisory council meeting Aug. 9. “We need to have some of
A bull recovering from foot rot, which can be caused when cattle avoiding flies stand in water for long periods.
Livestock

Fly bites a nuisance that can also lead to foot rot

Chemical controls and pasture rotation are options for control of stable flies

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Fly problems are prevalent in some parts of North Dakota this year, North Dakota State University Extension livestock specialists warn. Horn, face and stable flies all are irritating to cattle, but stable flies have been particularly bothersome. “They will bite and irritate the animals on the legs and belly, and control of these pests is
A yawning horse can be a prompt to delve deeper into that animal’s health and welfare.
Livestock

When horses yawn — good or bad?

Horse Health: The horse’s yawn hasn’t been closely studied but there is a close connection to some welfare issues

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Horse enthusiasts often question, “What does it mean when a horse yawns?” and, “Is it a good thing or is it bad thing?” The short answer is it all depends, and here is why. Both humans and horses yawn, however, the triggers for yawning in horses is not the same as that for the yawn
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Michelin to buy ag track maker Camso

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The Michelin Man is set to take on much more field work with a US$1.45 billion deal for Quebec off-the-road track and tire manufacturer Camso. The deal, pending regulatory approval, calls for France’s Michelin to combine its off-the-road (OTR) business with Camso in a new division. “By joining forces with Camso, Michelin will create the
4-H members get a first-hand look at Ryan Boyd’s swath grazing system Oct. 21, 2017, during the Manitoba 4-H Council Senior Members Event.
News

Can Canada have its cake and eat it too on exports?

There are challenges ahead if Canada wants to meet the Barton Report’s export targets without natural resources picking up the tab

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If Canada wants to grow its agriculture exports sustainably in the coming years, it’s going to need more farmers like Forrest-area producer Ryan Boyd. In recent years he’s tested new intercrop mixes and cover crops, hosted field and pasture tours, showcased a solar watering system and shared his forays into swath and high density grazing.

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