The latest news from the agricultural sector
2022-06-17
Less Than Sweet Honeysuckles
Honeysuckle is a commonly found plant that often draws attention of passersby with its pleasantly fragrant blossoms from April to July. The sweet nectar inside its tubular flowers is edible by many... Read more
2022-06-17
All Causes of Death Among Veterinarians in the United States During 1979 through 2015
Abstract: All causes of death among veterinarians in the United States during 1979 through 2015 Read more
2022-06-17
Pasture and Forage Minute: Selecting the Right Herbicide, Irrigating Alfalfa and Poison Hemlock
One tool that can be used to great effect when controlling weedy plants is an herbicide application. To get good control, we must be sure we have the right product to address the weed we want to... Read more
2022-06-17
Sask Pork welcomes new measures to control feral pigs in Saskatchewan
Sask Pork is applauding new measures brought forward by the Government of Saskatchewan to regulate, monitor and control wild boar and feral pigs in the province. Read more
2022-06-17
Crop Pest Update
Insects: Flea beetles levels are at quite high levels in many areas. Some growers have applied up to three insecticide applications for flea beetles, and there has been some reseeding. Some fields of... Read more
2022-06-17
Quebec and Canadian cattle producers urge Health Canada to reconsider proposed regulations to add warning label on ground beef
Ottawa, ON – Cattle producers from Quebec and across the country are raising concerns with Health Canada’s proposed regulations to put a front-of-package warning label on ground beef, a single... Read more
2022-06-17
Canada's National Centre for Foreign Animal Disease designated as a World Organization for Animal Health Reference Laboratory for African swine fever
Read Canada`s National Centre for Foreign Animal Disease designated as a World Organization for Animal Health Reference Laboratory for African swine fever in addition to hundreds of recent farming and... Read more
2022-06-17
Crop Report
Producers were able to wrap up most of the seeding operations in the province over the past week with 98 per cent of the crop now in the ground. There is still some seeding to be done in the east half... Read more
2022-06-17
What’s it like to be a chicken in 2022?
Chickens are a real science subject. I went to school for almost 10 years studying chickens, and one of the last things my dad said to me was, “I can't believe you went to university that long to... Read more
2022-06-17
New disaster relief program for Saskatchewan farmers
Saskatchewan producers have 98 per cent of the crop in the ground. While it’s not 100 per cent, farmers across the province are likely done seeding this year. Read more
2022-06-17
Youth speaking competition explores issues facing agriculture
Each year Alberta youth have a unique opportunity to explore some of the big issues facing food and agriculture while polishing their public speaking skills. Read more