The latest news from the agricultural sector
2022-06-30
ICASA Seeks Research to Examine and Treat Liver Abscesses in Beef Cattle
The
International Consortium for Antimicrobial Stewardship in Agriculture (ICASA) is soliciting concepts for animal health research that accelerates antibiotic stewardship across the livestock... Read more
2022-06-30
Feedlot Inventories at Another Monthly Record High
Just like the past few months, the latest monthly
Cattle on Feed report showed a record number of cattle in feedlots with 11.85 million head on feed as of June 1
st. This was up 1.2 percent (or... Read more
2022-06-30
Minister Bragg Acknowledges 30th Anniversary of Cod Moratorium
The Honourable Derrick Bragg, Minister of Fisheries, Forestry and Agriculture would like to acknowledge the 30th anniversary of the cod moratorium. Read more
2022-06-30
Halophytic Plants For Animal Feed
Halophytes remain a fascinating, yet surprising, topic and new approaches that bring additional data are always welcome and appreciated. The book
“Halophytic Plants for Animal Feed: Associated... Read more
2022-06-30
Alfalfa Fertility Needs
Alfalfa is known as the queen of forages for its ability to produce incredible amounts of high-protein forage in an array of different environments. Proper management of alfalfa stands can help... Read more
2022-06-30
Canadian meat industry pleased to see exemption in Front-of-Package labelling regulations
The following statement was issued Thursday by the Canadian Cattlemen's Association, Canadian Meat Council, Canadian Pork Council, and National Cattle Feeders' Association: Read more
2022-06-30
Crop Pest Update
Insects: Foliar insecticide applications for flea beetles in canola continue, although some canola is advancing through the more vulnerable stages. Flea beetle management has been challenging this... Read more
2022-06-30
New Okanagan Valley wine-producing regions recognized
British Columbians will soon see more local regions highlighted on wine labels with six new areas in the Okanagan Valley being recognized for their grape growing and wine making. Read more
2022-06-30
Canadians need help fighting food inflation
The Dairy Farmers of Canada, one of the most powerful lobby groups in the country, requested another mid-year increase owing to “exceptional circumstances,” without telling us where the data is coming... Read more
2022-06-30
Canadian meat industry pleased to see exemption for ground meats in Health Canada’s final Front-of-Package labelling regulations
Today, the Honourable Jean-Yves Duclos, Minister of Health announced the finalized Front-of-Package labelling regulations, part of the Government of Canada’s Healthy Eating Strategy. In the finalized... Read more
2022-06-30
2021-22 Year-End Financials Show Strength
Saskatchewan's finances strengthened in 2021-22, with higher than forecast revenue. A deficit of $1.47 billion at year-end is a $1.14 billion improvement over the projected deficit in the 2021-22... Read more
2022-06-30
John Deere tractor stars at BigIron auction
The 2013 8235R tractor sold after 125 bids Read more
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