Precipitation has more or less returned to normal in Saskatchewan, but that also means cereal growers need to be more aware of leaf and other diseases, says a plant pathologist.
Back to normal for cereal leaf disease in Saskatchewan
Seed growers offer proof that new varieties will work, says SeCan manager
Todd Hyra can't speak for the entire grain industry, but as far as SeCan is concerned, its western business manager says there's no such thing as a
'Version 2.0" of any of the varieties it distributes.
From AIM: Sawfly and midge-resistant wheat named AAC Oakman VB
The variety, which is in its first year of seed grower increase and marked for a 2026 release, is a surprise even to its future seed supplier. This is because naturally-bred insect tolerance is rare, said Todd Hyra, western business manager for SeCan at Ag in Motion 2024.
Indo-Pacific, Middle East priorities for $6M beef trade boost
Beef industry plans targets for new marketing and beef promotion money
Canadian beef industry leaders muse on what should be done with more than $6 million from government to promote the sector's product.
Making corn stover grazing work for pregnant cows
Grazing high-moisture corn stover can work for pregnant cows, but management has to be right
Although high-moisture corn residue (or stover) can potentially extend winter grazing for pregnant cows, one researcher urges farmers to do their nutrition homework before experimenting with new forages.
Feds announce $6 million beef marketing boost
Canada Beef and the Canadian Cattle Association (CCA) are receiving up to $5,865,110 and $453,364 respectively for marketing activities such as advertising, trade missions, technical training and educational seminars.
Advance loans attract farmers despite lower interest-free portion
Farm cash applications rise year-over-year, program administrators say
Farmer applications to the 2024 federal Advance Payments Program are on track in spite of the government lowering the interest-free portion from 2023 levels.
Farm connections flagged in U.S. dairy bird flu spread
Shared equipment, workers may play roles in interstate spread
USDA investigation into U.S. bird flu in dairy cows suggests shared equipment and shared workers may have helped HPAI cross state lines.
Grazing alfalfa without fear of bloat
Targeting the proper growth stage and slowing digestion can make alfalfa a safer and beneficial grazing option
Alfalfa is a nutritious feed and good for the land, but bloat can kill cattle that graze it and many farmers prefer not to take the risk. Experts say that risk is overblown if grazing is managed well.
Canadian milk tests for bird flu come up nil
CFIA says continued negatives support view that HPAI has not reached Canadian dairy cows
CFIA says continued negative test results in milk monitoring supports view that HPAI has infected Canadian dairy cows.
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