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CHEER For Horses

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As we horse owners and lovers struggle to find some middle ground in the tragic abandoned horse issue, maybe we need to look “outside the box.” Most horse owners, horse associations, equine veterinarians, and those of us forced to take the responsibility for dealing with the mess, are still optimistic that the new Centers for […] Read more
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Technology Boosts Dairy Efficiency

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Chores had become, well, a “chore” for Rick Mangin and his brother, Florent until 2004, when their investment in a new dairy barn allowed them to double production with the same manpower. “It was a pleasure doing chores again,” says Rick. “We used to milk 50 cows and with all the chores it would take […] Read more
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Reduce SARA In Your Dairy Herd

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Subclinical ruminal acidosis (SARA) is caused by a buildup of undesirable acids in the dairy cows’ rumen that exceeds its natural buffering capacity. This condition often leads to an erratic or persistent acidic condition in the rumen, and if left uncorrected, eventually compromises otherwise good milk performance and general health of a milking herd. We […] Read more
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Five Ways To Achieve Malt Quality

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Every season, barley growers lose a lot of sleep over whether their crop will make malting. But plant scientists say increasing your odds of success is possible, it just takes some extra attention and management. SEED EARLY It’s tempting to delay seeding barley because it tends to mature faster than wheat or canola, but research […] Read more
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Wheat &Chaff – for Mar. 14, 2011

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BEST BANG FOR YOUR BUCK Articles end up inGrainews in one of two ways: either I notice a particular topic or have a curiosity about something and ask a writer to tackle it; or writers out on the landscape let me know what they’re thinking of covering and I say yes or no. It’s rare, […] Read more
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It’s Time To Plan. Farm. Safety.

You should plan safety on the farm all year round but spread the word this week — March 13 through 19 — Canadian Agricultural Safety Week. The national theme is PLAN. FARM. SAFETY. Manage the risk. Control the hazard. The Canadian Federation of Agriculture (CFA) and Canadian Agricultural Safety Association (CASA) deliver Ag Safety Week […] Read more
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Saskatchewan Boosts Crop Insurance

Billed as its highest average per-acre coverage ever, Saskatchewan’s package of crop insurance offerings for rain-weary farmers in 2011 will include a $20 per acre increase in its unseeded acreage benefit. The 2011 program will raise the unseeded acreage benefit to $70 per eligible acre. Given record rains in much of the province in 2010, […] Read more
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Weeds Love CO2

With global warming comes increased levels of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere, which benefits at least one species — weeds. Carbon dioxide acts as a fertilizer to invasive exotic grasses, resulting in higher growth rates and larger leaves. These stronger plants are also proving more resistant to the world’s most important herbicide, glyphosate. A recent […] Read more
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EU Close To OKing GM In Feed

The European Union (EU) Member States recently approved of a proposal that will allow the import into the EU of animal feed that contains trace elements of genetically modified (GM) material. Although this is a good first step, the Government of Canada will continue to push for a solution that respects sound science and includes […] Read more
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Weighing The Economics Of A $1,400 Replacement Heifer

With some signs of improvement in the beef market, many producers are wondering if it is time to expand the cow herd. An Alberta Agriculture specialist says there are a few points to consider as ranchers decide whether to keep or buy replacement heifers. “This past fall, bred heifers were selling in the $1,100 to […] Read more

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