Hunt is on for bad roads
Keystone Agricultural Producers is asking members to report deteriorating or unsafe rural roads in Manitoba. The compiled information will be presented to the government.
Provide the condition of the road and if possible attach a photo and send to ourroadssuck@kap.mb.ca
Century farms recognized
Fifty-eight Alberta families are being recognized through the Alberta government’s Century Farm and Ranch Awards, including 13 families who were recently honoured in August.
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Agri-business and farms front and centre for Alberta’s Open Farm Days
Open Farm Days continues to enjoy success in its 14th year running, as Alberta farms and agri-businesses were showcased to increase awareness on how food gets to the dinner plate.
Recipients of the award receive a bronze plaque to commemorate the milestone.
More than 1,500 families have received Century Farm and Ranch Awards since 1993.
The recent recipients are:
- Bartlett Family of Fairview
- Boytinck Family of Fairview
- Doll Family of Fairview
- Dumont Family of Girouxville
- Heath Family of Berwyn
- Keillor Family of Berwyn
- Laflamme Family of Falher
- Limoges family of Girouxville
- Lof Family of Bluesky
- Markovich Family of Rycroft
- Rolling Family of Bluesky
- Watchorn Family of Bluesky
- Young Family of Spirit River
New Campaign Promotes Pulses
Western Economic Diversification Canada is providing $3.5 million to support a pulse campaign with Pulse Canada aimed at teaching North American consumers about the health, nutrition and environmental benefits of eating more peas, lentils, beans and chickpeas.
The consumer marketing campaign will run for about two years starting in November.
The campaign will target 20 to 35 year olds and will include a new consumer website, promotions on social media channels and retail promotions.
It campaign also received $875,000 from the Alberta Crop Industry Development Fund earlier this year.
Caution urged with Dutch elm disease
With elm bark beetle populations on the increase, Alberta is reminding people to check all elm trees for symptoms of Dutch elm disease.
The number of municipalities, especially along the Alberta-Saskatchewan border, finding beetles is also increasing.
If a tree is infected with this fungus, it must be removed immediately to prevent further spread. Symptoms of infection are leaves initially wilting followed by curling, turning yellow and then brown.
The fungus is primarily spread from one tree to another by elm bark beetles. Lab costs are covered by the StopDED program.
All elm trees that are showing DED symptoms must be reported immediately. To report symptoms, call the toll-free provincial StopDED hotline at 877-837-ELMS (3567).
App provides bee info
Alberta beekeepers can access better bee disease and treatment information through a new mobile app developed by Alberta Agriculture and Forestry.
The free app for iPhone and Android links beekeepers to pictures and information about pests, diseases and recommended management practices.
A second interactive phase of the app is being developed to allow registered Alberta beekeepers to submit bee photos to provincial apiculture staff, who will assess health issues and recommend treatment options. Findings will also be recorded in the provincial bee pest surveillance database.
For more information or to download the app, visit www.programs.alberta.ca/17713.aspx#ad-image-0.
JBS makes play on N.Z. firm
SAO PAULO, Brazil (Reuters) — JBS has agreed to offer to buy at least 50.1 percent of outstanding shares in New Zealand firm Scott Technology Ltd for NZ$1.39 a share.
Brazil’s JBS said the tender will be made through its JBS Australia unit. Scott Technology, a long-standing supplier of technology services for JBS, is valued at about $42 million.
JBS also owns the JBS Foods Canada beef packing plant in Brooks, Alta.
