Return engagement | Biological, conventional controls being explored
Swede midge, the new bug on the Prairies since 2007, is back once again this year. Jeff Smith, a crop adviser in the Prince Albert-Nipawin area of Saskatchewan, has checked about 10,000 acres of canola and every field has had varying degrees of swede midge in it. However, there are fewer than last year and […] Read moreStories by Taryn Riemer
East and West reunite at cattle show
Cows and kids | Junior members hone judging, grooming and showmanship skills at annual show
Three of the leaders at this year’s Canadian Junior Limousin Association conference in Saskatoon took different strategies into the show ring. “Make sure my animal is well behaved, watered, filled up nice,” said Brandon Hollingsworth of Orono, Ont., a senior member. Added Cassidy Matthews, an intermediate member from Olds, Alta.: “Just make sure I’m clean, […] Read more
