Integrated weed management includes many approaches that take the pressure off of commonly used herbicides
They’re big numbers underscoring a big problem. In Saskatchewan, over 15 million acres of weed patches are resistant to Groups 1 and 2 herbicides. Of 31 known herbicide sites of action, 21 have confirmed resistance to a weed species. And, with 56 confirmed cases, Canada is third in the world for herbicide-resistant weeds. These are […] Read more
Melting permafrost threatens agriculture in the Yukon
Senator Pat Duncan has championed farming in the territory, arguing the sector has improved food self-sufficiency
WHITEHORSE — Senator Pat Duncan was on the Senate agriculture committee for only a short time but made sure she used it to put the Yukon on the agenda. The committee was studying soils at the time and released its report, Critical Ground, in June. “My contribution there was ensuring that there was an awareness […] Read more
First Nations producers hope for farm comeback
Indigenous communities have few ties to farming, but those in the business say it’s important to try to turn that around
This is part of an occasional series looking into the pools of human talent within Canada’s population that could help fill the growing labour shortage that is crippling many farms. LANGHAM, Sask. — Like a lot of young men in rural communities, Kobe Wolf Child is proud to be a ranch hand. It’s the perfect […] Read morePOGA elects Bott, Ralph as co-presidents
The Prairie Oat Growers Association (POGA) has elected Ambrely Ralph and Greg Bott as co-presidents, the organization announced today. This is the first time POGA has had co-presidents. Ralph is also the first president elected from Saskatchewan. “We have two very capable individuals representing different regions. As a national commission, we span diverse crop rotations, […] Read more
Agriculture community invited to ‘talk it out’ about mental health via free online platform
Agriculture community invited to ‘talk it out’ about mental health via free online platform Farmers and other folks working in agriculture are invited to ‘talk it out’ about mental health via a free, online support platform from the Do More Agriculture Foundation (Do More Ag). “None of us have to be alone with our thoughts. […] Read more
Jasper wildfire slows grain movement to port
West coast ports expect operations will be affected as wildfire forced trains to travel slower than normal through the area
REGINA — The grain handling and transportation system is experiencing delays due to the wildfire that destroyed at least a third of Jasper, Alta., last week. The Canadian National Railway line that runs through the community re-opened July 26 after the company had to halt traffic two days earlier. Trains began to run at about […] Read more
Cloned animals add wrinkle to divisive meat labelling debate
Barbecue season is in full swing, and most Canadians take advantage of warmer weather to cook meals outside. It keeps houses cooler and it just seems to make food more delicious. Meat is by far the most popular food item to barbecue, and hamburgers top lists compiled by research firms and foodie websites, followed closely […] Read more
When is a grizzly hunt not a hunt?
Curiouser and curiouser,” said Alice in Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland, as didmany of us who are pondering the Alberta government’s contention that the latest plan to shoot grizzly bears isn’t a hunt. No, in double-speak, it is “protection of life and property from problem wildlife.” According to Todd Loewen, minister of silly stuff, the government […] Read more
Science still not sure how tornadoes form
There are four main theories for how tornadoes are formed: The first two are tied together because they both involve super-cell thunderstorms. Thunderstorms are fuelled by warm, moist air near the surface and colder air aloft. What makes a super-cell thunderstorm different from a regular thunderstorm is the ability for the storm to sustain a […] Read more
Canfax Report
Fed cattle steady Fed cattle prices have been steady over the last two weeks after reaching an all-time high in early June. Last week, Alberta fed steers and heifers averaged $256.79 and $257.42 per hundredweight, respectively. Dressed sales have remained steady at $428 per cwt. delivered for the last four weeks. While buying interest was […] Read more
