Gift ideas for livestock producers
Alberta Agriculture’s Publications Office suggests the following publications as possible Christmas gifts.
- The Alberta Forage Manual is a 350-page book describing forage species and their growth habits. There are sections on forage pest insects and diseases with in-depth discussion of these problems in forage crops.
- The Beef Cow-Calf Manual is a 282 page book containing current information for cow-calf producers. It has sections on genetics, economics, calf management, nutrition and feeding, animal health, pests, handling facilities and fencing, and herd management.
- Beekeeping in Western Canada provides information needed to successfully manage honeybees. Readers will learn about the spring management of bees, winter feeding, honey extraction, honeybee health and marketing beeswax, pollen and honey.
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Agribition names scholarship winners
Canadian Western Agribition has awarded this year’s $2,500 post-secondary scholarships to students with a history of involvement in the show.
Here are the winners:
- Breanna Anderson of Swan River, Man., is in a master’s program at the University of Saskatchewan focusing on refining corn grazing recommendations.
- Megan Bergsveinson from Alameda, Sask., is a fourth-year agriculture student at the U of S pursuing a career in large animal medicine.
- Raelynne Rosso from Moose Jaw will study animal science at Lakeland College next fall.
As well, the Barry Andrew Family Scholarship presented $1,500 to Jake Rawluk of Moosehorn, Man., who is studying agribusiness and crop technology at Lakeland College.
The William M. Farley Memorial Scholarship, which recognizes students who volunteered at Agribition, went to Matt Bates of Cameron, Ont. He attends the University of Guelph’s animal science program and is planning a career in large animal veterinary medicine.
Livestock pioneers to enter Sask. Ag Hall of Fame
Three men well known in the livestock sector will be inducted into the Saskatchewan Agricultural Hall of Fame later this year.
The announcement was made at Canadian Western Agribition Nov. 27.
Going into the hall posthumously are Barry Andrew, one of the founders of Agribition and a cattle and grain farmer from north of Regina, and Dr. Byrnne Rothwell, a veterinarian who had a long career with Agriculture Canada, volunteered with many industry organizations and was dedicated to equine welfare.
Florian Possberg is recognized for his work to develop the province’s hog industry, as well as his work at the provincial and national association levels.
Three more nominees will be announced at Cropsphere, which is scheduled for Jan. 11-13 in Saskatoon.
