BIG SKY, Mont. — A project to map the bison genome is a double-edged sword for producers. It may reveal the level of cattle genetics present in the bison herd and give ammunition to American groups that want “pure bison” designated as a threatened species. On the other edge, it may offer better information for […] Read more
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Bison genome map could be both boon and bane
Group seeks public review of dam operations
A group of farmers is demanding a public review of the Saskatchewan Watershed Authority’s operation of the Gardiner Dam. Wally Hamm, vice-chair of the Valley People Association, said the water level at the dam is kept high late into the year, which enables SaskPower to generate more hydroelectricity. “The Saskatchewan Watershed Authority, basically they’re a […] Read more
Feds pull funding for cattle plant
A proposed cattle slaughter plant in Winnipeg is likely dead because Ottawa has backed away from its $10 million commitment to the project, says Manitoba agriculture minister Stan Struthers. “My fear is that the project is dead,” said Struthers, who learned July 13 that the federal government was no longer supporting the project. “All this […] Read more
Youths earn Stampede money, scholarships
The junior section of the Calgary Stampede’s steer show recognized two young girls last week who couldn’t see over their animals’ shoulders. Shelby Kent of Carstairs, Alta., took first place and won $2,000 in cash and a $3,000 scholarship. At the end of the show, her steer sold for $15,500 to Grey Wolf Production Syndicate, […] Read more
Richardson expands in Hamilton region
Hamilton, Ont., has the reputation of being a declining rust belt urban area, but it has been quietly growing as a significant port for crops. A recent investment by Richardson International makes it more significant. Richardson is spending $5.5 million to add a third grain truck receiving pit, a new elevation leg and a second […] Read more
European restrictions force pulse growers to avoid glyphosate
Provincial pulse grower groups are warning growers not to use glyphosate as a pre-harvest treatment on their 2011 lentil crop. The plea is in response to the European Union enforcing its 0.1 parts per million maximum residue limit (MRL) for glyphosate in lentils. Shipments found to exceed the limit could be rejected by the EU […] Read more
Province awards $25 million for new ag building
The Calgary Stampede has received $25 million from the Alberta government for a new agricultural building expected to open in 2014. The money is part of a $60 million project to build a western events centre and renovate existing older buildings on the site. The Stampede has received $25 million from the federal government through […] Read more
Hog plant receives $10 million to expand
The federal government has announced $10 million in funding to expand a hog processing plant in Neepawa, Man. The announcement came on the same day that it was made public that Ottawa was pulling a $10 million loan for a proposed cattle slaughterhouse in Winnipeg, The interest free loan will pay for renovations at the […] Read more
Rain, heat a perfect recipe for sclerotinia development
LACOMBE, Alta. — Rain, more rain, high humidity and warm days have created ideal conditions for the development of sclerotinia in canola, says Alberta Agriculture oilseed specialist Murray Hartman. High canola prices and a potential for high canola yields means farmers should seriously consider spraying for sclerotinia, especially if sclerotinia stem rot was a problem […] Read more
University of Saskatchewan receives funds to research chronic wasting disease
The University of Saskatchewan will host two projects to research the prevention and transmission of chronic wasting disease. PrioNet Canada, a network of cent re s of excellence studying the impacts of transmissible spongiform encephalopathies such as CWD, BSE, scrapie and Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease, provided the funding. The two projects are among 11 that will receive […] Read more
