Pulse researcher wins award
Saskatchewan Pulse Growers recently presented Robert Tyler of the University of Saskatchewan with its Pulse Promoter Award.
Tyler, who is professor of food and bioproduct sciences and associate dean of research and graduate studies in the U of S’s agriculture college, was recognized for his research and development, which specializes in the use of pulse ingredients.
His 35 years of research has primarily focused on peas and the use of pulse crops.
Research projects include modification of pea starch, extrusion of pea protein concentrate from pea flour and manufacturing of pasta, snacks and breakfast food from pulse flour.
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Applications accepted for beef research mentorship
The deadline to apply for the Beef Cattle Research Council Beef Researcher Mentorship Program is June 1.
Research studies include cattle health and welfare, beef quality, food safety, genetics, feed efficiency and forages.
Selected researchers for the program are paired with mentors for one year. Four researchers were chosen last year to work alongside innovative producers and industry experts.
Selected participants will begin their mentorship Aug. 1.
For more information, visit www.beefresearch.ca.
Videos available on sheep production
Alberta Lamb Producers has posted four new videos to its Sheep Central Alberta YouTube channel.
One of the videos was about the Alberta Farm Animal Care conference workshop that was held recently at Olds College.
The workshop included a demonstration of sheep handling and the importance of body condition scoring ewes.
Other videos include Flock Health Management, Neonatal Management and Thin Ewe Syndrome: Tackling Production Limiting Diseases.
The videos can be found at youtube.com/user/SheepCentralAlberta.
Alta. ag promoted in South Korea
The Alberta Korea Office will represent Alberta’s agriculture and agri-food sector during South Korea’s Imported Goods Fair in Seoul June 23-25.
Alberta companies can send samples and product brochures for the Alberta booth as a way to obtain feedback and potential sales.
More than 100 companies from 37 countries participated in the exhibition last year, which has attracted 9,000 visitors a year over the past five years.
