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 […] Read more
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Experts bearish on soybean crush, export demand
If U.S. soybean prices falter due to high ending stocks, it could affect canola price
SASKATOON — A leading agricultural economist thinks the United States soybean sector is going to have a “very ugly” 2024 and early 2025. Scott Irwin, professor of agriculture at the University of Illinois, is bearish on crush and export demand for the oilseed. Related stories: “Unless the U.S. has a substantial production problem this summer, […] Read more
Smoke and weather are a complex combination
Smoke and its effects can vary greatly depending on the state of the atmosphere, amount of smoke and where in the atmosphere it is located. The first major and obvious impact is the effect of smoke on temperatures. Smoke particles both scatter and absorb sunlight, which leads to lower surface temperatures. Daytime temperatures often don’t […] Read more
U.S. firms invest in RNG project
REUTERS — Renewable energy firm Clean Energy Fuels says it will jointly develop renewable natural gas production plants at dairy farms across seven U.S. states in the U.S. with RNG producer Maas Energy Works. The project will collect manure from dairies with a combined herd size of about 35,000 cows, preventing methane emissions from entering […] Read more
Antimicrobial use drops in Americas
Glacier FarmMedia – Livestock producers in the Americas are using fewer antimicrobials for animals, although a new report shows a large increase in Africa. The report from the World Organization for Animal Health showed total use in animals increased two per cent between 2019 and 2021 after several years of decline. The increase observed in […] Read more
Soil study looks for organic farmers
Glacier FarmMedia – Two Prairie organic groups want farmers to know what’s going on in their soil. Organic farmers across the country are being asked to participate in a soil benchmarking study that aims to measure the benefits that arise from different soil management practices. The three-year project is funded by SaskOrganics and the Prairie […] Read more
Man. pork praises TFW extension
Glacier FarmMedia – Manitoba’s pork producer group is applauding a federal decision that will see a two-year permit extension for some 6,700 temporary foreign workers. “It was a good move,” said Cam Dahl, general manager for the Manitoba Pork Council. The decision, announced May 8, affects mainly post-graduation work permit holders who are working in […] Read more
Company brings new fibre processing to Man.
The agri-business landscape in the western Manitoba village of Austin expands with the arrival of textile processing.
Glacier FarmMedia – The western Manitoba village of Austin has a new facet in its agri-business landscape: textile processing. The Austin Woollen Mill, owned and operated by Bryan and Lynda Driedger, held a grand opening earlier this spring. Visitors were introduced to the steps of wool processing as they toured the new facility. The facility […] Read more
New Sask. meat plant opens
REGINA — A new abattoir and retail meat store northwest of Regina is seeing strong demand just weeks after opening. Babco Meats is located along Highway 11 between Lumsden and Bethune. Owner Darryl Babey said many producers who slaughter just a few animals a year have already stopped in to see the facility and book […] Read more
Alta. town prepares for future water shortages
Officials in Viking, Alta., hope a raw filtered water project will help put local farmers on a better footing for dry times
Glacier FarmMedia – The town of Viking in central Alberta is ready if the tap turns off again in 2024. This time, if drought rears its ugly head, local farmers will be able to fill their agricultural needs from a new raw water pumping station, built with the town’s existing infrastructure. The town celebrated its […] Read more
