According to the latest research, the quality of water cattle drink might affect their size and health. For the average producer, the difference can mean as much as $5,000 on a herd of 100 cattle. Walter Willms, a researcher at the Agriculture Canada Research Centre in Lethbridge, Alta., says the quality of water a cow […] Read more
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Frost-bitten trees will likely recover
The late spring frosts that affected large areas of the Prairies should not have caused long-term damage to trees, says the Prairie Farm Rehabilitation Administration shelterbelt centre at Indian Head, Sask. The stage of growth the tree was at when temperatures dropped determined the extent of the damage. The most succulent growth experienced the most […] Read more
Maple syrup on the Prairies
When most people think of maple syrup they picture scenes of Quebec, where most maple syrup is produced. But maple syrup can be produced on the Prairies. Manitoba maples, commonly found along riverbeds, in native woodlots, shelterbelts around farmyards and in towns can also be tapped. Tapping the tree Select trees that are at least […] Read more
