A new antibiotic is scheduled to be available in time for the fall calf run to protect and treat cattle for bovine respiratory disease (BRD), one of the most common illnesses affecting cattle. Merck Animal Health officially launched Zuprevo July 29, following the drug’s approval for use in Canada. Zuprevo was approved for use in […] Read more
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New antibiotic for bovine respiratory disease expected for this fall’s calf run
Ag projects get $2.1 million from provincial, federal gov’ts
Investment Agriculture Foundation of British Columbia to fund projects ranging from livestock to fruit
About 25 agricultural projects in British Columbia will share $2.1 million in provincial and federal government funding this year in amounts announced July 30 by the Investment Agriculture Foundation of British Columbia. The non-profit foundation administers funding for projects deemed worthy by people in poultry, livestock, dairy, tree fruit, berry, grain, oilseed, forage, vegetable and […] Read more
Saskatchewan groups make bug collecting a priority
This summer has been a banner year for the distribution of leafy spurge beetles in Saskatchewan, as more than 400,000 beetles were dispersed on pastures and parks with spurge infestations. There are two sites in the province where agencies and landowners can collect beetles — one south of Weyburn and another west of Moose Jaw, […] Read more
Manitoba producers short on feed following dry weather
Rain needed | Producers could be putting out feed in August
Unless a significant amount of rain falls on southeastern Manitoba in August, cattle producers will be putting out feed for livestock by the end of the month, says a Manitoba Agriculture representative in the region. After a winter with minimal snowfall, a drier than usual spring and six weeks of blistering weather this summer, dugouts […] Read moreOfficials who helped shape industry enter Ag Hall of Fame
Maurice Delage, Thelma Howard, Carol Teichrob and Graham Simpson were inducted into the Saskatchewan Agricultural Hall of Fame at the Western Development Museum in Saskatoon, Aug. 5. Maurice Delage was an industry leader in the crop protection business, serving as chief executive officer of Hoechst Canada, AgrEvo and Aventis CropScience, now Bayer CropScience. In 1982, […] Read more
Grain market transparency hurt by loss of vessel line-up report
There will be less transparency in grain markets following the demise of a largely unknown entity, say industry analysts. The Canadian Ports Clearance Association ended its grain transportation business on July 31. Executive director Harv Friesen said few farmers were aware the century-old organization existed. The association tracked and co-ordinated the movement of western grain […] Read more
U.S. rain hurts canola prices
Canola futures took an ugly kicking Tuesday, falling 34 cents per bushel as weekend rains in the U.S. Midwest and anxieties about demand destruction caused a retreat from soybeans in Chicago. The weakness in the Chicago grains complex was in marked contrast to the general strength in other commodity classes and the moderately positive day […] Read more
Savings from program cuts not all headed for agriculture
TORONTO — As farm program emphasis switches from income support to competitiveness, innovation and the environment, Ottawa plans to shift more of the responsibility for designing those programs to the provinces. During a testy exchange at the Canadian Federation of Agriculture summer directors’ meeting July 26, assistant deputy agriculture minister Greg Meredith was challenged to […] Read more
Alta. irrigation water study sets baseline
Primary study objectives for 2011-15 are to assess:
Researchers are encouraged by the early results of a five-year irrigation water quality study, despite tests showing the presence of coliforms and pesticides. Andrea Kalischuk, head of Alberta Agriculture’s water quality branch, said the 2011-15 study builds on data collected in 2006-07 and will become part of a baseline to compare future water quality levels. […] Read moreDrought spurs call for help, but damage unclear
Ontario in distress Corn and soybean crops suffer from prolonged hot weather, lack of rain
TORONTO — Parts of Ontario, one of Canada’s largest agricultural-producing provinces, have been hit with the most severe drought in decades and already, debate is swirling about appropriate government response. Last week, both federal New Democrats and Liberals in Ottawa denounced the federal Conservative government for not promising help. Among provincial players, reaction is more […] Read more
