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Hay producers see increased competition, lower prices

By GFM Network News, Jade Markus December 7, 2015

CNS Canada — Canada’s export hay prices have come down from summer highs and now sit at less than half their previous levels, but despite competition from other growing regions, a weak loonie is helping Canadian producers. South Africa, Eastern Europe and Argentina have increased their alfalfa production, said Edward J. Shaw, director of market

Local news

One step closer to surface water regulations

The province is aiming to reduce red tape and nutrient loading with newly tabled legislation

By Shannon VanRaes December 7, 2015

The Manitoba government has tabled long-discussed legislation aimed at safeguarding the province’s waterways. “We are fundamentally changing the way we protect wetlands and are taking a fresh approach to ensure clear water for future generations right across the province,” said Tom Nevakshonoff, minister of conservation and water stewardship. “Every action has a consequence and we

Comment

New infrastructure spending should include rural Manitoba

Lake Manitoba control and on-farm water management and storage should be among the priorities

By Jim Collinson December 7, 2015

Manitoba has several major infrastructure issues that must be addressed soon. All relate to water, environment and economic needs, and are connected to climate change. The Government of Canada has promised a significant expenditure on infrastructure over the next three years. Manitoba will have to get in line for its share, and it will require

Beef cattle, Hogs, Livestock, Markets

U.S. livestock: COOL news weighs on CME live cattle, hogs

By GFM Network News, Theopolis Waters December 7, 2015

Chicago | Reuters –– Chicago Mercantile Exchange live cattle futures fell on Monday, partly led by the World Trade Organization’s (WTO) ruling against the U.S. in a meat-labeling dispute, said traders. Canada and Mexico may impose tariffs worth $1 billion onto U.S.-traded products, a WTO panel ruled on Monday, as the countries prepared to retaliate

Livestock

Sask. widens wolf harvest pilot area

By GFM Network News, Manitoba Co-operator Staff December 3, 2015

Last winter’s pilot project to push wolves back from ranches and farms in northeastern Saskatchewan will expand west this winter. Saskatchewan’s environment ministry on Wednesday announced a wolf hunt will run from Dec. 15 this year until March 31, 2016 in wildlife management zones (WMZs) 49 and 53. The wolf hunt pilot program ran from

Beef cattle, Hogs, Livestock, Markets

U.S. livestock: CME live cattle fall again with cash prices

By GFM Network News, Theopolis Waters December 3, 2015

Chicago | Reuters — Chicago Mercantile Exchange live cattle futures posted significant losses on Thursday for a second straight session, with nearby contracts posting new lows, in response to weaker cash prices, traders said. Spot December closed 3.4 cents lower, at 125.7 cents/lb., and made a new low of 124.6 cents. February closed 2.175 cents

Beef cattle, Livestock, Markets

Klassen: Feeder cattle stabilize near annual lows

By GFM Network News, Jerry Klassen December 2, 2015

Western Canadian feeder cattle prices traded $5 lower to $5 higher relative to week-ago levels. The market was quite variable across the Prairies, with eastern markets coming under more pressure comparable to southern Alberta. Feedlot operators and backgrounding farmers that were holding back on purchases earlier in the fall were stepping forward more aggressively this

“Research in the dairy industry shows that cows eat more forage that is higher in sugar content. Researchers are also seeing a corresponding increase in milk production, up to eight per cent,” said Bill Houston, senior range and forage biologist with AAFC.

Crops, Forages

Industry updated on research efforts in forage and grassland sector

Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada presented the details of its forage research project that began last October

By Jennifer Paige December 2, 2015

Awareness of the role forage plays in a healthy agricultural sector has grown over the past six years since the formation of the Canadian Forage and Grassland Association (CFGA), speakers told the group’s annual meeting here. “Just as recent as two years ago the dairy industry had no interest in investing in the research and

Doug Johnson, director of regional services with the Water Security Agency of Saskatchewan, described the province’s new drainage regulations.

Local news

Assiniboine River Basin Initiative continues to make progress

The Assiniboine River Basin Initiative holds its second annual conference to discuss cross-border water issues

By Jennifer Paige December 1, 2015

Illegal drainage in Saskatchewan topped the concerns for Manitoba representatives at the recent second annual Assiniboine River Basin Initiative (ARBI) conference here. The conference drew more than 100 representatives from Manitoba, Saskatchewan and North Dakota to discuss mutual water-management concerns. The conference titled ‘Co-ordinate, Collaborate, Act: Leading the way to water solution with a basin-wide

The Saskatchewan Horse Federation named a memorial scholarship for veterinarian Byrnne Rothwell two weeks after his death in 2014. (SaskHorse.ca)

Livestock

Sask. livestock sector adds three hall-of-famers

By GFM Network News, Lisa Guenther November 30, 2015

It was only proper for Byrnne Rothwell, Florian Possberg and Barry Andrew to be announced in the Saskatchewan Agricultural Hall of Fame’s next group of inductees during Canada’s biggest livestock show. The three inductees, all known for their contributions to the livestock sector, were announced Friday morning at Canadian Western Agribition in Regina. Ed McCall

Daily Network News

India, Japan canola crops to be steady in 2026/27 – USDA

ICE Weekly: Trade waits for canola to break out

Advance Payments Program interest free limit set at $250,000 for 2026

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