CHICAGO, Ill. (Reuters) — African swine fever has reached the Western Hemisphere. The U.S. Department of Agriculture confirmed yesterday that the deadly hog virus was found in samples from pigs in the Dominican Republic, fueling concerns about the disease creeping closer to the North American mainland. The news prompted the Canada Border Services Agency to […] Read more
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Rotational grazing boosts water use
Over the past five years, a group of scientists at the University of Alberta conducted a research study to better…
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Dairy farm family not satisfied standing still
Down a gravel road just north of Balgonie, Sask., is a building fondly referred to as the “big green barn.”…
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Smart Nutrition MAP+MST proves itself in dry conditions
"We were bone-dry here this spring," says Mitch Poiron, marketing representative for Nutrien in Manitoba. "We were dusty at the…
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Study suggests ways to reduce beef emissions
A recent study by researchers at Colorado State University looked at different strategies for reducing greenhouse gasses emitted during beef…
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Greenfeed and silage needed in Manitoba
There's an abundance of poor-looking crops across Manitoba this summer. Many cereal and oilseed crops are short with thin stands…
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Drought 2021
Historic drought challenges farmers
These are trying times for many Prairie producers, with withered crops and parched pastures across wide swaths of the growing region. To help keep you informed about the issue this page will be continually updated with the latest drought-related news and solutions you can use, produced by The Western Producer’s team of professional reporters and […] Read more
Fencing in difficult terrain has options
Building a good permanent fence can be challenging in rocky, frozen or swampy ground when it’s impossible to dig post holes efficiently, or set posts with a tractor-mounted post-pounder. Most fences for cattle use barbed wire, especially for large pastures. A good barbed-wire fence is effective and cheaper to build and maintain than rail fences […] Read more
African swine fever found in Dominican Republic
CHICAGO, Ill. (Reuters) — African swine fever has reached the Western Hemisphere. The U.S. Department of Agriculture confirmed yesterday that the deadly hog virus was found in samples from pigs in the Dominican Republic, fuelling concerns about the disease creeping closer to the North American mainland. The news prompted the Canada Border Services Agency to […] Read more
Drought may significantly slash western herd
Some farm leaders are talking about the possibility of a 50 percent reduction across whole regions of Western Canada
The Canadian cattle herd is likely to shrink significantly as a lack of feed and water forces producers to sell off breeding stock. During a town hall meeting organized by the Canadian Cattlemen’s Association and provincial associations July 19, leaders said cows are already moving to market as producers evaluate how many they can maintain […] Read more
Rotational grazing boosts water use
U of A researchers determine that adopting adaptive multi-paddock grazing improves water infiltration in grassland soil
Over the past five years, a group of scientists at the University of Alberta conducted a research study to better understand how rotational adaptive grazing management across Western Canada influences environmental processes. They have demonstrated that adaptive grazing improves soil water infiltration in temperate grasslands compared to conventional grazing practices. In a published paper, the […] Read more
Study suggests ways to reduce beef emissions
A recent study by researchers at Colorado State University looked at different strategies for reducing greenhouse gasses emitted during beef production. Researchers found the industry could achieve a 50 percent reduction in certain regions by enhancing some ranch management practices. However, in regions where GHG emission reduction practices are already in place, the gains are […] Read more
Cow-calf operations can improve biosecurity practices
COVID-19 restrictions are being relaxed. We have all learned great lessons and it will be interesting to see what biosecurity measures stand the test of time. From masks used in some situations, to workers and patrons protected in restaurants by plexiglass, these are all good measures for any communicable diseases. Recently, a research article has […] Read more
Greenfeed and silage needed in Manitoba
There’s an abundance of poor-looking crops across Manitoba this summer. Many cereal and oilseed crops are short with thin stands and low yield potential because of a drought that stretches back to the fall of 2019. That problem, though, represents an opportunity to help livestock producers in the province who are facing a shortfall of […] Read more
Sask. finds first anthrax since 2019
Anthrax has killed at least one sheep and possibly four others in a flock east of Regina. The provincial agriculture ministry confirmed the cause of death in a July 8 news release. The affected farm is in the Rural Municipality of South Qu’Appelle, which includes the communities of McLean, Qu’Appelle, Edgeley and Avonhurst. Chief veterinarian […] Read more
