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Feed weekly outlook: Best not to wait to sell

By GFM Network News, Glen Hallick - MarketsFarm January 16, 2020

MarketsFarm — As warmer winter temperatures are bound to happen, the sooner farmers can sell their feed grain the better, said Nelson Neumann, senior trader for Agfinity at Stony Plain, Alta. “There’s still a lot of high-moisture feed grain that’s in storage and frozen,” he said, commenting “I wouldn’t be surprised if we saw a

More than 200 scientists from Canada and abroad attended the 8th Canadian Workshop on Fusarium Head Blight Nov. 20-22 in Ottawa. While the potentially devastating fungal disease is on the rise in Western Canada, more tolerant varieties are coming and agronomic techniques to manage the disease have improved.

Cereals, Crops, News

Fusarium conference hears of disease resurgence

Western Canada’s worst crop disease is still a serious issue, researchers say

By Allan Dawson December 2, 2016

This was one of the worst years for fusarium head blight in western Canadian spring wheat — a sobering backdrop to the 8th Canadian Workshop on Fusarium Head Blight, held here Nov. 20-22. More than 200 scientists from Canada, the United States, Germany, England, Australia, Switzerland and beyond reviewed the latest research into fusarium head

Livestock, News

Test feed grains for best results

The weather this growing season is translating into feed grain quality issues

By Manitoba Co-operator Staff September 26, 2016

One of Western Canada’s leading grain quality testers says early harvest samples are showing a high risk this year for potential feed quality issues. Canadian Bio-Systems, of Calgary, is advising livestock operations and feed mills to take steps to safeguard feed quality and livestock performance. “The risk of feed grain quality issues that can affect

It is impossible to determine whether pelleted feed contains ergot toxins without laboratory testing. The sample on the left contains 230 ppb ergot toxins. The sample on the right contains 38,900 ppb.

Beef cattle, Cereals, Livestock

Ergot becomes invisible in manufactured feed

Researchers and feed makers say new guidelines for assessing risk are needed

By Laura Rance July 9, 2014

The two pictures of pelleted feed veterinary toxicologist Dr. Barry Blakley put up on the screen at a recent ergot symposium here looked identical. But one had enough toxins in it to kill livestock. The rising levels of ergot in western Canadian cereal grains and forages has turned into a nightmare for the manufactured feed

News

What’s Up – for Apr. 28, 2011

April 28, 2011

Please forward your agricultural events to [email protected] or call 204-944-5762. April 26:Environmentally Sustainable Food Production: What is the Role for Animal Agriculture? Session with AAFC research scientist Dr. Henry Janzen and a farmer panel, 9:30 a.m. to noon, Carolyn Sifton Lecture Theatre, 130 Agriculture Building, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg. For more info or to pre-register

Crops

What’s Up – for Apr. 21, 2011

April 21, 2011

——— Please forward your agricultural events to [email protected] or call 204-944-5762. April 26:Environmentally Sustainable Food Production: What is the Role for Animal Agriculture? Session with AAFC research scientist Dr. Henry Janzen and a farmer panel, 9:30 a.m. to noon, Carolyn Sifton Lecture Theatre, 130 Agriculture Building, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg. For more info or to

News, Other livestock

What’s Up – for Apr. 14, 2011

April 14, 2011

Please forward your agricultural events to [email protected] or call 204-944-5762. April 15-16:Hudson Bay Route Association annual convention, Royal Canadian Legion, 540- 8th Ave. S., Virden. For more info call Arnold Grambo at 204- 729-1727 or email [email protected] April 20-21:Capturing Opportunities: A Business and Community Forum, Keystone Centre, Brandon. For more info phone 800-933-9863 or visit

Crops

New Fusarium Strain Results In More Potent Toxins – for Aug. 26, 2010

By Manitoba Co-operator Staff August 26, 2010

Aresearch project financed by farmers through the Western Grains Research Foundation helped quantify the prevalence of a potent new strain of toxins created by fusarium head blight. Kelly Turkington, a research scientist with Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada in Lacombe, Alta., and Randall Clear, a mycologist with the Canadian Grain Commission, were aware of a new

Crops

Mouldy Grain Creates Respiratory Health Hazard

By NDSU Release May 6, 2010

Anyone harvesting, drying or handling mouldy grain should use respiratory protection, according to Ken Hellevang, agricultural engineer with the North Dakota State University Extension Service. Mould can be a problem this spr ing in grain that was mouldy in the field or became infested with storage moulds. For instance, last year’s poor growing conditions meant

Crops

Don’t Scoop From One Spot For Mycotoxin Tests

By Pam De Rocquigny November 26, 2009

Moulds and mycotoxins generally grow sporadically throughout a field, with some areas clean and others high in mould. If you are planning to submit a grain corn sample for mycotoxin testing, contact the lab you are dealing with to determine the proper way to obtain and ship the sample. However, here are some general guidelines.

Alberta hog farmers to get set-aside via AgriRecovery

No credit expected for farmers’ past work in new carbon market

Spring road bans coming into effect across Prairies

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Alberta hog farmers to get set-aside via AgriRecovery

No credit expected for farmers’ past work in new carbon market

Spring road bans coming into effect across Prairies

Tag Archives Mycotoxin

Feed weekly outlook: Best not to wait to sell

Fusarium conference hears of disease resurgence

Test feed grains for best results

Ergot becomes invisible in manufactured feed

What’s Up – for Apr. 28, 2011

What’s Up – for Apr. 21, 2011

What’s Up – for Apr. 14, 2011

New Fusarium Strain Results In More Potent Toxins – for Aug. 26, 2010

Mouldy Grain Creates Respiratory Health Hazard

Don’t Scoop From One Spot For Mycotoxin Tests

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