The latest news from the agricultural sector
2022-06-03
Alberta Open Farm Days registration deadline extended
The registration deadline for host farms to participate in Alberta Open Farm Days has been extended. Read more
2022-06-03
Hemp Dogbane- Rudely Early in 2022
Punctuality is a favorable character trait in relationships. I had a music teacher who always said, “To be early is to be on time. To be on time is to be late. To be late is to be left.” In general,... Read more
2022-06-03
Ontario Beef Farmers Congratulate Newly Elected and Re-elected Members of Provincial Parliament
Guelph, Ont. – The Beef Farmers of Ontario (BFO), representing Ontario’s 19,000 beef farmers, would like to congratulate Premier Ford and the Progressive Conservative Party of Ontario on their... Read more
2022-06-03
Has the Spread of African Swine Fever in the European Union Been Impacted by COVID-19 Pandemic?
Abstract: Has the Spread of African Swine Fever in the European Union Been Impacted by COVID-19 Pandemic? Read more
2022-06-03
Do Tannins Have a Place in Beef Production?
Tannins can be perceived as “antinutritional factors” in ruminant diets. Indeed, they are; however, when they are provided from low to medium concentrations (< 50 g/kg DM) tannins can improve... Read more
2022-06-03
Agricultural and Food Sciences alumni receive Certificates of Merit
Three Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences alumni were honoured for their outstanding professional contributions and public service at a June 2 celebration held at the University of Manitoba. Read more
2022-06-03
Crop Pest Update
Flea beetles have been noted on volunteer canola and cruciferous weeds, but with the late seeding there has been no economic damage reported from them to date. Wireworms have been observed by some... Read more
2022-06-03
Beef Day, the perfect place to meat!
The wait is over and the smell of grilled beef is in the air as the B.C. government, ranchers and the public celebrate B.C. Beef Day with a barbecue outside the Parliament Buildings. Read more
2022-06-03
Crop report shows planting continuing with uneven progress
The latest crop report from Saskatchewan shows that while there is progress being made by farmers, it's somewhat lopsided. Read more
2022-06-03
Mandatory livestock premises ID supports emergency response
British Columbians who own or care for livestock are required to register their premises as of July 1, 2022, to support the Province’s emergency response network. Read more
2022-06-03
OFA wants stronger ag communities with Ford gov’t
OFA seeks to work with provincial government to expand reach of supply chain resiliency, land preservation, and distributed economic development. Read more
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2022-06-03
FBCC provides Avian Influenza update
Incidents of Avian Influenza may be hitting a plateau, according to the feather Board Command Centre (FBCC) in its summation of events up to the end of May 2022. Read more
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