Cereals Canada is moving ahead with its plans to build the Global Agriculture Technology Exchange. “The board of directors strongly supports Cereals Canada, including the vision for GATE,” chair Brett Halstead said in a June 27 news release. Related story: Membership crisis rocks Cereals Canada The new building planned for downtown Winnipeg in the heart […] Read more
Farm connections flagged in U.S. dairy bird flu spread
Shared equipment, workers may play roles in interstate spread
Glacier FarmMedia – There are “no smoking guns” to blame for bird flu spread in U.S. dairy cattle, but a number of farm practices may have collectively helped the virus move, according to an expert from the U.S. Department of Agriculture. A USDA survey of dairy farms found that, of participating farms in three states, […] Read more
What makes a summer thunderstorm severe?
The Prairies have seen unsettled weather in the last month, including several outbreaks of heavy rain, strong wind, hail and even tornadoes, so it is a perfect time to continue a discussion of thunderstorms. Let’s look at what turns a garden-variety thunderstorm into a severe thunderstorm or even a thunderstorm that you truly remember. Typically, […] Read more
Know details of lifetime capital gains exemption changes
Running a successful farming operation involves a non-stop dance with Mother Nature, trying to co-operate with her and achieve balance within the ecosystem. Then there’s the financial side, where it can be difficult to increase profits while reducing expenses and taxes. The federal government has announced increases in the lifetime capital gains exemption (LCGE) limit […] Read more
U.S. clears methane additive
REUTERS — The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has cleared Elanco Animal Health’s methane-reducing feed ingredient for lactating dairy cows. One tablespoon of Bovaer per lactating dairy cow a day can reduce methane emissions by about 30 percent, or about 1.2 tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent emissions annually, the company said. Bovaer works by suppressing […] Read more
Small business feels ag pain
SMITH CENTER, Kansas (Reuters) — In a tiny town surrounded by miles of rippling wheat fields, Brady Peterson’s restaurant sits nearly empty during what should be a Saturday lunch rush. Normally, Pete’s would be filled with farmers ordering fried chicken and cheeseburgers, but as farm income thins, so does Peterson’s business. Sluggish sales have slashed […] Read more
Proposed sustainability rules worry producers
SWIFT CURRENT, Sask. — Saskatchewan cattle producers continue to be concerned about how imposed sustainability disclosure standards could affect their business. These are climate-related disclosures that investors, lenders and others use to assess sustainability performance and are part of an international effort. Currently, companies can voluntarily disclose such information, but there is a movement to […] Read more
VIDEO: Alltech documentary takes on anti-cow memes
Attacks on dairy industry in a Super bowl ad prompt agricultural company to take steps to help set the record straight
This is part one of a series of stories that reporter Ed White will file this summer about the different approaches that can be taken when advocating for agriculture. DES MOINES, Iowa — Three years ago, Mark Lyons was watching the Super Bowl when he saw a TV advertisement that trashed dairy milk. He was […] Read more
Lab testing discovers cause of unusual cattle diarrhea
I’ve talked to two different veterinarians this year who had each dealt with unusual cases of diarrhea and death in cattle. In one case, the affected cows and calves were on pasture in the fall and the other case involved Holstein-cross calves shortly after arrival in the feedlot. In both situations, affected animals initially presented […] Read more
Beef producers have a variety of water options
Glacier FarmMedia – Water can often be in short supply on the Canadian Prairies, but there are tools to help producers effectively manage the water they have. Stockboss Waterers David Flundra says the idea for Stockboss Waterers started with wanting to design something better than what was on the market by using less, or no, […] Read more
