Weed website launched
The Western Grains Research Foundation has launched Prairieweeds.com, an online platform designed to support the Prairie Weed Monitoring Network through the Integrated Crop Agronomy Cluster.
Led by Charles Geddes and Julia Leeson from Agriculture Canada, the PWMN is intended to implement an all-inclusive weed biovigilance strategy across the Prairies. It is a co-ordinated collaboration among federal, provincial and academic weed science experts.
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The PWMN will build on the existing models of the Prairie Pest Monitoring Network and Prairie Crop Disease Monitoring Network and will formalize and co-ordinate weed awareness, detection/identification and assessment activities for the Prairie region.
Funding comes the WGRF, Alberta Grains, Alberta Canola, SaskCanola, the Saskatchewan Wheat Development Commission, Saskatchewan Pulse Growers, the Manitoba Crop Alliance, Manitoba Pulse and Soybean Growers, the Manitoba Canola Growers Association, the Prairie Oat Growers Association and Agriculture Canada through the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership’s AgriScience Program – Clusters Component.
Lieutenant-government scholarships awarded
The 2024-25 Saskatchewan Lieutenant Governor Scholarship recipient is Laura Jean Schnell, a graduate student pursuing a phD in microbial genetics and toxin production at the University of Regina.
Her research will investigate the quality of recreational, agricultural and drinking water in Saskatchewan. This research will inform water management and aim to reduce costs for livestock producers, identify potential risks to water security and provide a foundation for further water quality improvements.
The 2024-25 Saskatchewan Lieutenant Governor Indigenous Scholarship recipient is Jeremy Irvine, a graduate student pursuing a master of science degree in plant science at the University of Saskatchewan.
His research will focus on the evaluation of yield damage caused by the lesser clover leaf weevil in red clover seed production in Saskatchewan.
Forage growers announce new board
The Manitoba Forage Growers Association has announced its 2024 board of directors:
Michael Duguid, chair, Arnes (Manitoba Beef Producers)
Zack Koscielny, vice-chair, Strathclair
Sean Smith, finance chair, Clanwilliam
Lawrence Knockaert, past chair, Bruxelles (Dairy Farmers of Manitoba)
Amber McNish, Pierson
Arron Nerbas, Shellmouth
Chelsi Beernaert, Hartney
Guy Bouchard, Vita
Harold Bosma, Grunthal (Manitoba Sheep Association)
Jacques Saquet, Laurier (Manitoba Bison Association)
Paul Gregory, Fisher Branch
Peter Tokar, Swan River
Zach Grossart, Brandon
