Corn silage likely has the highest risk profile although other annual feed crops also show increased DON and ZEA levels
Glacier FarmMedia – Manitoba Agriculture is urging producers to test their feed after a harvest analysis report flagged greater risk of mycotoxin contamination in corn silage. Early findings from the Alltech 2024 Canadian Harvest Analysis suggested plenty of variability in contamination levels across Canada, but there were particular concerns on corn silage quality, according to […] Read moreNews
McDonald’s to pay for feed efficient corn use
Glacier FarmMedia – A partnership between McDonald’s and Syngenta, which will start in the U.S., will pay beef producers to use corn expected to improve the feed efficiency of cattle. Syngenta’s Enogen trait produces corn that contains more alpha-amylase enzyme, creating more efficient breakdown of starch to sugars. Enogen corn feed is about five per […] Read more
Russian farmers ditch wheat for other crops
MOSCOW/IRTYSH (Reuters) – Russian farmers say they will sow less wheat after heavy losses this year, switching to more profitable crops such as peas, lentils, or sunflowers. Such decisions will have direct implications for global wheat prices and inflation in major buyers like Egypt as Russia is the world’s top exporter of the grain. The […] Read more
Granaries hidden from Russian missiles
The farmers of Ukraine have learned some harsh lessons during this long war. They park their machinery in separate locations to minimize losses should there be a rocket attack. They closely guard the details of their operations, such as location of grain storage, even from friendly visitors. “Just please don’t take pictures. And don’t write […] Read more
Agribition 2024: Genetics line dominates Angus sale at Regina show
The All Star Angus Sale was the strongest at Canadian Western Agribition this year, although other breeds also did well
REGINA — The high-selling lot at Canadian Western Agribition wasn’t in the ring during the All Star Angus Sale last week. However, Bar E-L Erica 74A’s reputation, particularly at Agribition, is so strong she didn’t have to be there for the right to flush her to top the sale. Grand River Angus, from Grand Rapids, […] Read more
Agribition posts another successful run this year
Organizers say attendance at the country's largest livestock show was likely a record, while sales were strong
REGINA — Much was made of the weather heading into Canadian Western Agribition last week, but in the end, snow and cold did not keep the crowds away. Early numbers indicated record attendance for the six-day event even as temperatures dipped to -30 C at times. Last year, 142,807 people came through the gates, which […] Read more
Agribition 2024: Sask. cowboy makes waves in bullfighting and ranch rodeo
For Cassidy Cairns, Canadian Western Agribition provided him with many opportunities. Cairns is 21 and was born and raised near Maryfield, Sask. Now he lives in Oxbow, Sask., and works on a ranch. When he’s not working, though, he’s pursuing two of his passions: bullfighting and ranch rodeo. While these two things may seem chaotic […] Read more
China’s soybean plans appear to come up short
The country has used subsidies to encourage farmers to grow more of the crop, but the results have not been impressive
SASKATOON — China’s attempt to become more self-sufficient in soybeans is fizzling, according to an analyst. The Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs’ 2021-25 five-year plan set a target of boosting production of the oilseed to 23 million tonnes by 2025, according to Dim Sums, an anonymous blog about China’s agricultural economy. Related stories: That […] Read more
Agribition 2024: Sheep Shearing Demo helps raise awareness of sheep welfare
With the demo and the Q&As, the public are able to learn why shearing sheep is important for the animal's health
Children, parents and grandparents packed into the bleachers — and stood around the edges — during at sheep shearing demonstration at Canadian Western Agribition. Jason Struck, one of the few professional sheep shearers in Saskatchewan, performed the demonstration, showing the crowd the proper way to handle the sheep, positions for shearing and how to hold […] Read more
Agribition 2024: Simmental, Red Angus win Beef Supreme titles
REGINA — Two Saskatchewan families were celebrating Saturday evening after winning the Beef Supreme at Canadian Western Agribition. Wheatland Lady 211H from Wheatland Cattle Co. at Bienfait, Sask., Michelson Land and Cattle and G2 Cattle Co. topped the 38 females in the event. She earned her way into the Supreme by winning the Agribition Simmental […] Read more
