A Saskatchewan researcher known as the ‘father of agricultural medicine in Canada’ has been named to the Canadian Medical Hall of Fame. Dr. Jim Dosman, of the University of Saskatchewan, was among six awarded the honour this year. “A pioneer in his field, Jim has been devoted throughout his career to improving and protecting the
Dosman named to Canadian Medical Hall of Fame for agriculture efforts
The ‘father of agricultural medicine’ in Canada has spent decades on the health risks of farmers
Hemp coffee creamer developed at U of M
Hemp could soon be the (non-dairy) creamer in your coffee. A recent research project at the University of Manitoba’s Richardson Centre For Functional Foods and Nutraceuticals has reported the successful formulation of a hemp-based coffee creamer for Natures Hemp Corp. “Working with the University of Manitoba, Natures Hemp formulated an all-natural, hemp-based, non-dairy coffee creamer
Pumping iron
This research project aims to boost iron in wheat varieties
Biofortified wheat could certainly make it easier to help some humans get proper nutrition. Biofortification is the process of naturally increasing the nutritional value of a crop. Unlike fortification, which might add a mineral like iron directly to something like bread dough, the goal of biofortification is to have the wheat naturally contain more iron.
Grain toll proposed for St. Lawrence Seaway
Our History: October 1958
Farmers’ returns were a theme running through our issues in October 1958. In the main front-page story in the Oct. 9 issue, we reported that the three Prairie pools had raised concerns with Prime Minister John Diefenbaker about the prospect of tolls on grain going through the newly opened St. Lawrence Seaway. Their brief said
Grain leading rising seaway shipping
The St. Lawrence Seaway has reported total shipments are up four per cent so far this season
With the new crop harvest underway, the laker ships are still working hard moving last year’s harvest. Canada’s eastern shipping option saw grain shipments rise by 13 per cent, totalling 4.3 million metric tons, between March 29 and August 31. “Great Lakes-seaway ships are helping clear out the huge western Canadian grain harvest still left
‘Freer trade pact’ lifts tariffs
Our History: October 1987
Canada-U.S. trade was also in the news in October 1987 and stories in our Oct. 8 issue analyzed the effect of the newly signed Canada-U.S. Trade Agreement (CUSTA) on agricultural commodities. For grains, Canada would give up the wheat board’s import controls, which would be lifted on oats and barley as early as 1989. The
Milk protein could help cancer patients
Researchers say lactoferrin can help maintain appetite giving patients better outcomes
A major problem for cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy is weight loss due to loss of appetite. There are many reasons for this, but one important one is that these types of cancer therapy destroy the delicate interplay between the senses of smell and taste that make food appealing. In a new paper published in the
Flooded fields and feed shortages
Our History: September 2008
This image of a flooded field near Eddystone appeared in our Sept. 18, 2008 issue. Hayfields in the Interlake were going unharvested after weeks of drenching rains, and the week before about 250 local producers had met to discuss ways of dealing with the impending feed shortage. The blow came just as the cattle industry
Soil N trend surprising
A dry summer could have left a nice bonus for you in your fields
AGVISE Laboratories says the trend this fall is towards higher levels of residual nitrogen in Manitoba soils. The Northwood, North Dakota company says an early harvest has allowed producers to get a jump on fall soil testing, and its accumulated data from more than 3,000 wheat fields already. That’s been surprising to many producers who
PHOTOS: This Old Elevator: September 2018
The Manitoba Historical Society wants to gather information about all the grain elevators in Manitoba
In the 1950s, there were over 700 grain elevators in Manitoba. Today, there are fewer than 200. You can help to preserve the legacy of these disappearing “Prairie sentinels.” The Manitoba Historical Society (MHS) is gathering information about all elevators that ever stood in Manitoba, regardless of their present status. Collaborating with the Manitoba Co-operator it is supplying these