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Agriculture through a modern lens. Digging into the topics that matter to you. With Alice Mcfarlane.

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19:34

Urea production in western Canada AND Proposed...

Agripod ·

2023/10/13

Genesis Fertilizers is a partnership that will be majority owned by Western Canadian farmers to build a urea production and distribution facility to be located at Belle Plaine, Saskatchewan, and a network of seven storage and distribution facilities across the three Prairie provinces.One of those distribution centers will be in Northeast Saskatchewan at Tisdale. This proposed project, if completed, will be new investment in, and will create jobs at, the newly established agricultural industrial park

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18:59

Rural and Agriculture Health mobile unit AND Anthrax...

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2023/10/05

The Canadian Centre for Rural and Agricultural Health located at the University of Saskatchewan has received an anonymous, $1.5-million donation to fund the purchase and operating costs of a new mobile unit that will travel around rural Saskatchewan. Centre Director Dr. Shelly Kirchuk and Kendra Ulmer, the manager of the Agricultural Health and Safety Network will talk about the work of the rural and agricultural centre and the significance of the donation.Saskatchewan Agriculture is telling farmers

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21:49

Biosecurity during transport AND A young AG leader...

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2023/09/27

Disease transmission is always a risk when transporting livestock around Canada, and it can have devastating consequences not only on individual farms, but entire industries. But the CEO of Farm Health Guardian is tackling the issue of biosecurity head-on to reduce the risk of disease spread.Rob Hannam explains the new bio-security system. A cattle producer from Piapot, Sask. says she wasn't expecting to be a finalist of the Canadian Cattle Association's Young Leaders Program.Brooke Martin is one

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19:27

REPOST: Declining mid-sized farms AND Farm theft

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2023/09/20

A report released by Agri-Food Economic Systems suggests the declining number of mid-sized farms in Canada jeopardises the rural institutions that have traditionally supported farms and farm families. The report explores the potential consequences of the decline in the number of small and, especially, medium-sized farms. Research Lead Dr. Al Mussell will share the results of the report how it impacts rural communities and consumers. The RCMP is advising producers to take precautions against theft

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19:33

Sask sheep AND Crop Insurance payouts

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2023/09/12

Saskatchewan's sheep breeding flock is the fourth largest in Canada.There are approximately 800 producer members across the province with a breeding flock totaling approximately 60,000 breeding ewes. Sask Sheep Executive Director Gordon Schroeder shares more on the industry in the province and potential for growth. Saskatchewan Crop Insurance Corporation paid out $60.4 million under the Forage Rainfall Insurance program this year. Over 90 per cent of the three million plus acres enrolled under the

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22:49

Enhancing biosecurity of pork AND Canola disease

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2023/09/07

The Swine Health Information Center has five new research projects approved for funding under the $2.3 million Wean-to-Harvest Biosecurity Research Program. The initiative was launched to enhance biosecurity during the wean-to-harvest of phase of pork production.Associate Director Dr. Megan Niederwerder says five institutions, including Lowe Consulting, Pipestone Research, Texas Tech University, the University of Missouri and the University of Montreal, were awarded funding.It is a canola disease

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30:02

REPOST: Volunteers needed for a farmers mental health...

Agripod ·

2023/08/31

I’m away this week. Here’s something to hold you over until I get back. Farmers and ranchers are wanted to participate in a mental health project. Saskatchewan Polytechnic wants to identify exactly what is needed for a mental health support system for the agriculture sector. Michelle Pavloff is the research chair for rural health and principal investigator with Sask Polytech. She will explain what they are looking for and how producers can participate. Fertilizer Canada estimates 60 percent of

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16:42

Care and use of zinc phosphide AND Sask Soil...

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2023/08/23

Canadian farmers have at their disposal new options for gopher control after strychnine was deregistered. However, farmers need to use the same care in the use and where they store these new products, according to Dr. Vanessa Cowan with the Western College of Veterinary Medicine at the University of Saskatchewan. She says there have been cases this year of livestock that have come into contact with zinc phosphide. Way back when...if you were looking at farmland and wanted more information of the

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24:14

International farm travel AND Is too much seretonin a...

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2023/08/16

International travelers entering North America are reminded to report visits to farms in regions infected by transboundary diseases such as African Swine Fever to customs.Those travellers are also asked to notify the Swine Health Information Center (SHIC) of incidents where visitors to foreign farms were not diverted for secondary screening.SHIC Executive Director Dr. Paul Sundberg says it's all about preventing the introduction of foreign animal disease.A research scientist with the Western College

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24:39

Minimizing livestock's carbon footprint AND Balancing...

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2023/08/10

North America is a role model when it comes to reducing the environmental footprint of livestock production. Dr. Frank Mitloehner is a professor with the University of California Davis. He told delegates at the recent Saskatchewan Swine Symposium the public needs to recognize the contributions of livestock agriculture to the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions. He said the most pressing need is to get the countries that are not efficient in producing animal sourced food to change, and that

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19:44

Fighting Fertilizer Emissions Reduction policy AND...

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2023/08/03

I’m away this week. Here is an episode from our archives to tide you over until I get back. The Western Canadian Wheat Growers Association continues its effort to fight Ottawa's proposed fertilizer emission reduction policy. The federal government wants to reduce those emissions by 30 percent by the year 2030. Wheat Growers President Gunter Jochum believes it could result in a food shortage Over the last several years, there have seen more cow/calf producers try their hand at direct-to-consumer

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19:09

Bovine tuberculosis vaccine AND BC port strike backlog

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2023/07/26

Researchers with the Vaccine and Infectious Disease Organization expect to be ready to begin field trials of new bovine tuberculosis vaccines within the next couple of years. Bovine tuberculosis is a contagious bacterial infection, primarily of livestock but it also affects other mammals like wildlife species, and it can spread from mammals to humans. Dr. Jeffrey Chen, a Research Scientist with VIDO at the University of Saskatchewan says because TB is highly transmissible and poses a serious risk to

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21:22

Beef Improvement Federation AND Dairy Farmers of...

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2023/07/20

Founded in 1968, the Beef Improvement Federation (BIF) is a North American organization dedicated to advancing and coordinating all segments of the beef industry. From the start, the BIF sought to connect science and industry to improve beef cattle genetics. At its annual research symposium in Calgary, two Canadians received a continuing service award.We talk to one of the recipients Bruce Holmquist about the group and the great strides made in beef cattle genetics. Manitoba dairy farmer David Wiens

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20:27

New vaccine manufacturing facility AND ADM acquires...

Agripod ·

2023/07/13

The Vaccine and Infectious Disease Organization, on the campus of the University of Saskatchewan, has completed the construction and commissioning of its new on-site pilot scale vaccine manufacturing facility. VIDO Director and CEO Dr. Volker Gerdts says it's one of the most versatile vaccine manufacturing facilities in the world. He explains having access to inhouse manufacturing will speed up the development and testing of new vaccines. AND A global leader in agricultural origination and

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15:17

International canola dispute AND Cattle breeding...

Agripod ·

2023/07/05

The Canola Council of Canada is supporting the federal government as it joins the dispute settlement consultation with Mexico on agricultural biotechnology. The consultation was initiated by the United States under the Canada-United States-Mexico-Agreement, and Canada joined as a third party.Chris Davison is the Vice President of Stakeholder and Industry Relations for the Canola Council of Canada. He will share why groups like his support the governments actions. New technology designed to help

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16:46

Research succession AND Mental health forum Ag Talk

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2023/06/27

Hiring new agriculture researchers ensures progress continues. New scientists also bring new knowledge, skills, perspectives, and energy. But having a PhD doesn’t automatically make someone a good researcher, just like a Class 1 license doesn’t automatically make someone a good trucker, or an agriculture degree doesn’t necessarily make a good farmer. It’s often better if a new, fresh-faced recruit has a chance to work with a grizzled veteran before they retire. Dr. Reynold Bergen is the

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18:42

Forage efficient cattle AND Moving grain by rail

Agripod ·

2023/06/23

Identifying forage efficient cattle was the focus of a study conducted by Dr. Greg Penner at the University of Saskatchewan.The study focused its work on individual operations to compare cattle within a herd instead of across herds. it involves a comparison in their owned herds by weighing the cattle, assessing the body condition, and recording the day of calving.Dr. Penner shares some of things things he learned through this process. CN Rail reported a continued slowdown in grain movement for the

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25:02

Reducing environmental impact, saving money with...

Agripod ·

2023/06/14

I’m away this week. Here is one of my favourite episodes to hold you over until I get back. The farming industry is constantly changing. New innovations are being developed to make farms more efficient. A research project involving at Naicam, a Saskatchewan consulting company and the University of Regina is looking for a way to reduce environmental impact and save money. Cory Willness of CropPro Consulting will talk about SWAT BOX, a data collection sensor and how information from it will be used

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20:03

California Pork Regulation AND Agri's economic impact

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2023/06/07

California Proposition 12 is an initiative that sets new standards for space allowance for raising of animals that produce the pork sold in that state. It has raised concerns in Canada because not only will this apply to farmers in California but to all farmers in North America who sell pork into that state. Manitoba Pork general manager Cam Dahl says the issue is now being brought to the attention of the Canadian government concerning the impacts of that ballot on the pork sector. Most people are

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17:37

Global Water Futures AND The Grain Supply Chain...

Agripod ·

2023/06/01

Hundreds of Canadian scientists and researchers were in Saskatchewan for a conference marking the conclusion of the seven-year Global Water Futures program.Global Water Futures was established with a $78 million grant from the Canada First Research Excellence Fund. The University of Saskatchewan was one of four leading institutions with the others including Waterloo, Wilfred Laurier, and McMaster; all located in Ontario.Dr. John Pomeroy is the Global Water Futures director and the Canada Research

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