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This technology, known as a PCR slide, could help detect E. coli in a meat-packing plant in under an hour.

Faster E. coli detection — right in the packing plant

By Alexis Kienlen August 28, 2013

It’s the size of a postage stamp, but this little piece of technology could enable meat-packing plant workers to test samples for E. coli right on site. A University of Alberta project team is optimistic their PCR (polymerase chain reaction) technology could be used in packing plants. The technology was initially focused on medical applications,

Livestock

It’s back to the WTO in battle over U.S. labelling law

By Alex Binkley August 28, 2013

Ottawa asks world trade body to investigate, saying recent amendments have made the COOL law more harmful and unfair

Ottawa has asked the World Trade Organization to form a compliance panel to look into the U.S. refusal to follow its order to stop discriminating against Canadian and Mexican livestock. “Canada considers that the U.S. has failed to bring its country-of-origin labelling measure into conformity with its WTO obligations,” Agriculture Minister Gerry Ritz and Trade

Crops

Knowing when it’s time to turn on the aeration fan

A free web-based program uses local weather data to make recommendations

By Allan Dawson August 27, 2013

If you turn on the aeration fan, are you adding or removing moisture from stored grain? A free web-based program called BINcast can help make the decision. “Determining when to turn fans on and off for maximum efficiency, just by guessing, is problematic,” says Ian Nichols, business manager for Weather INnovations Consulting (WIN), developer of

Beef cattle, Livestock

Beef 911: Working with your vet will improve your bottom line

With higher cattle prices, some consultation can be a good investment 

By Roy Lewis August 23, 2013

The cattle market has rebounded significantly in recent months to the point where a large, mature bull could bring upwards of $2,000. This will no doubt increase the calls veterinarians will get to look at sick calves, as well as dealing with production losses from decreased weight gains or lack of cows getting pregnant, which

Livestock

U.S. beef industry to offer ‘tender’ cuts

By Daniel Winters August 23, 2013

Back in the days when oxen past their prime usually ended up on dinner plates, there was a saying that eaters of such fare would “sit down hungry and stand up tired.” A century or so later, with the realization that tenderness is one of the most significant factors in consumer acceptance of beef, the

Researchers at the Ian N. Morrison research farm at Carman are contributing to research on whole-systems agriculture. Photo: Gary Martens

Crops

Thinking about the farm as a whole rather than an assortment of pieces

The view from Northern Blossom Farms - Part 4

July 25, 2013

In Letter 4 from Northern Blossom Farms, Gary Martens discusses  how hard it is to move away from component farming

In previous letters I have discussed the components of a farm; crops, livestock and trees. It is time to discuss the whole farm as a unit. Thinking about something as a whole does not come naturally and is difficult for me to do. I like to make lists of things that need to be done

Cereals, Crops, Forages, Livestock, Oilseeds

Manitoba Crop Report

The weekly crop report by Manitoba Agriculture Food and Rural Initiatives for July 2, 2013

July 4, 2013

Weekly Provincial Summary The warm and dry weather conditions are welcomed by many Manitoba producers. All crop types, particularly the warm season crops including grain corn and soybeans, are benefiting from the warmer weather. The favourable weather conditions are also allowing some acres impacted by excess moisture to recover. However, there are portions of fields

Crops, Forages, Weather

Green Gold (Central): Time to assess frost damage

June 5, 2013

Here is the first release for the scissor clipping project for 2013. This year we will be reporting from various areas of the province (eastern, central, Interlake, western). For the central report, the fields that are being sampled are in the south-central and Arborg areas. Site RFV PEAQ RFV NIR Height CP Arborg 268 212

Crops, Forages, Livestock

Green Gold: Hay Day delayed in Eastern Manitoba

By John McGregor June 5, 2013

From Thursday to Monday (June 3) we have seen the alfalfa grow about 2” and the RFV has only dropped five points. Looking at the MARFI weather information we can see that over the weekend the cool temperatures and frost have accounted for only 15 GDD to accumulate (normal’s should be in the 40-50 range).

Crops, Forages, Livestock

Is alfalfa weevil taking a bite out of your forage crop?

By Stuart Mcmillan June 5, 2013

Researchers are working on an interactive map to help producers assess potential for weevil infestations

Many Saskatchewan forage growers dutifully waited for alfalfa to reach the 15 per cent bloom stage before cutting last year, but their patience went unrewarded. Thanks to the alfalfa weevil, a nasty little pest that has been gradually spreading across the southern Prairies since its arrival here in the 1950s, they were waiting for a

Daily Network News

Canadian food, agriculture coalition to underscore CUSMA importance in Washington

Canada’s inflation in October eases to 2.2 per cent on lower gasoline, food prices

U.S. livestock: Cattle, hog futures rise on first WASDE since September

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