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The Semi-arid Grassland Research Center was used in the International Drought Experiment as part of this research. Credit: CSU College of Natural Sciences

Prolonged drought causes unprecedented productivity loss: Study

October 21, 2025

Colorado State University — Extreme, prolonged drought conditions in grasslands and shrublands would greatly limit the long-term health of crucial ecosystems that cover nearly half the planet, says new research published in the journal Science. “Climate change is bringing more severe and longer-lasting droughts to many locations around the world. Some ecosystems have shown resilience

An aerial image of the research study area in southwestern Kansas.

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Cellulosic biofuels best bet for climate concerns

They’re lower impact than other options and can even sequester carbon rather than produce it

By Manitoba Co-operator Staff March 12, 2018

A new study from Colorado State University is breathing new life into the concept of biofuels produced from switchgrass instead of grain crops. The team says the non-edible native grass which grows in many locations throughout North America could be a better alternative than corn and other cereal and oilseed crops when it comes to

Recipe Swap

Roasted vegetables are an autumn treat

Prairie Fare: Beet greens also make a delicious and colourful addition to salads

By Julie Garden-Robinson October 2, 2015

Look at our bountiful harvest!” my 17-year-old daughter said as she pulled a potato from our backyard garden while kneeling among the foliage. “I want to find one!” I said teasingly as I reached over and tried to grab a potato. She playfully swatted my hand away before I could nab the large potato near

Livestock, News

Enthusiastic crowd greets Temple Grandin

By Daniel Winters June 5, 2012

Temple Grandin says her struggles with autism gave her the ability to see the world as animals do and that allowed her to create new animal-handling procedures that earned her international renown. But in a speech to a packed house of more than 700 here recently, Grandin not only demonstrated a keen understanding of how

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Province supports improved flood forecasting

By null June 5, 2012

swan river, man. / The province will support a volunteer-based snow- and rainfall-monitoring network called the Community Collaborative Rain, Hail and Snow Network (CoCoRaHS) in Manitoba, which will provide more accurate and timely weather data to enhance flood forecasting, Premier Greg Selinger announced April 27. “Manitoba is always looking for ways to improve flood forecasting

Livestock, News

OAC and OVC honour Temple Grandin

By University Of Guelph March 14, 2012

The animal scientist was awarded an honorary doctorate Temple Grandin, the renowned animal scientist, bestselling author and consultant to the livestock industry on animal welfare and behaviour, received an honorary doctorate of science at the winter convocation for the Ontario Agricultural College (OAC) and the Ontario Veterinary College (OVC) February 22. “As founding colleges of

Livestock, News

Renowned expert says think like a cow when handling cattle

By Alexis Kienlen March 5, 2012

Learning how to use a cow’s natural tendencies to improve handling takes time, but it’s a skill that can be learned. “Good cattle handling is going to require a lot more walking,” Temple Grandin told attendees at a recent livestock-handling seminar at Olds College. People make a lot of mistakes when handling cattle and designing

Hogs, Livestock, Opinion

Polls And Animal Welfare

April 28, 2011

As you are reading this article, we are going through a federal election. As with any election, a multitude of polls are being published that declare this or that federal party is going to win either a majority government or a minority government. While the political polls are considered useful by some, nothing but entertainment

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Audits Are Key To Credible Animal-Welfare Program

By Alexis Kienlen February 10, 2011

If you want to prove you’re treating animals humanely, then set clear and measurable standards, avoid fuzzy language in audits, and let independent observers from the outside world see what you’re doing. That was the advice that renowned animal behavioural scientist Temple Grandin delivered to the recent Animal Welfare Forum held at the University of

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Famed Scientist Urges Producers To Share The Message

By Alexis Kienlen February 10, 2011

Just days before taking a star turn on the internationally televised Golden Globes awards show, renowned animal behaviourist Temple Grandin urged Alberta farmers, ranchers, and others in agriculture to put themselves in the spotlight. “I can’t emphasize it enough that ag has to do a much better job of communicating with the public,” Grandin told

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U.S. grains: Wheat futures backpedal as US rains ease weather worries

U.S. livestock: Cattle, hog futures rebound

Feed Grain Weekly: Higher export prices could push up those for feed

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Prolonged drought causes unprecedented productivity loss: Study

Cellulosic biofuels best bet for climate concerns

Roasted vegetables are an autumn treat

Enthusiastic crowd greets Temple Grandin

Province supports improved flood forecasting

OAC and OVC honour Temple Grandin

Renowned expert says think like a cow when handling cattle

Polls And Animal Welfare

Audits Are Key To Credible Animal-Welfare Program

Famed Scientist Urges Producers To Share The Message

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