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Agripod

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

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22:11

Pigs at play AND International vets in Canada

Agripod ·

2024/03/06

Preliminary results of research show pigs can be stimulated into engaging in play.The Western College of Veterinary Medicine and the Prairie Swine Centre are exploring the prospects of using play to improve the emotional well being of pigs and improve their resilience and performance. In one experiment the behavior of two groups of pigs provided intermittent play opportunities was compared to a control group. Dr. Yolande Seddon is an Assistant Professor Swine Behaviour and Welfare.She says the

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24:18

The pig brig for feral hogs AND AI animal assesment

Agripod ·

2024/02/28

Wild pigs have been an issue in Canada over the last 25 years, but a simple looking trap may be part of the solution to the problem. Called the "Pig Brig", it's big net that is 20-feet in diameter, which can be set up by one person in about an hour. To catch them, a pig simply walks underneath the mesh and once they're in, there is no way out. It's also portable so it can fit into a backpack.Aaron Sumrall is the Director of Outreach, Education, and Research at Pig Brig, the U.S. company that makes

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20:47

Fertilizer for canola AND Protein in your diet

Agripod ·

2024/02/22

A successful canola crop needs a lot of nitrogen, which is why nitrogen has A-list status. That same successful crop also depends on a strong supporting cast - phosphorus, potassium, sulphur and micronutrients. Canola council of Canada agronomy specialist Warren Ward says farmers will benefit from soil tests, yield history and economics to determine how much fertilizer their canola needs.Protein is an important component in a person's diet---whether it be animal-based or plant-based. Nationally

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20:07

Pea leaf weevil AND Pea protein production

Agripod ·

2024/02/16

Each year, a survey is conducted in late May through early June to track the movement of pea leaf weevil throughout Saskatchewan. Provincial insect specialist James Tansey says the pest is on the move with northern and eastern Saskatchewan experiencing the worst infestations. A new pulse processing plant is coming to Saskatchewan.Louis Dreyfus Company announced a new pea protein isolate production plant at the same site as its existing canola crush facility at Yorkton. Construction is expected to

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16:29

CN Rail AND Canada-UK dairy and beef trade

Agripod ·

2024/02/08

CN Rail signed a deal to purchase Iowa Northern Railway. The Iowa Northern operates 275 miles of track that connects to CN's U.S. rail network. David Przednowek, the Assistant Vice President of Grain for CN Rail, says they are very excited about the transaction as Iowa Northern is a great rail property with a very heavy agricultural focus.The United Kingdom announced the suspension of talks after Canada decided not to extend two temporary trade measures – a special quota on U.K. cheese exports,

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22:59

Biomarkers for animal welfare AND Seed germination vigor

Agripod ·

2024/02/08

Researchers are looking at biomarkers as an indicator of animal welfare. Biological markers are observable characteristics that can be measured to determine whether an animal is in a state of good health and well being.Darian Pollock is a PhD candidate in the Department of Large Animal Clinical Sciences at the University of Saskatchewan's Western College of Veterinary Medicine.She says the objective of the study was to identify indicators of welfare, and in the case of her work, measuring chronic

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21:03

Squeal on Pigs MB AND Engaging consumers

Agripod ·

2024/01/24

Baiting and trapping is proving to be the most effective method for controlling wild pigs. The Coordinator of Squeal on Pigs Manitoba Dr Wayne Lees says this is the best way to eliminate them from the landscape.He says wild pigs are a pest as they can contaminate water sources, damage natural habitats and farm crops, and can spread different diseases to commercial and small-scale livestock. Dr. Lees will tell us about the program and some of the most common signs there may be wild pigs in your

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22:38

Foreign-trained vets AND Winter weather

Agripod ·

2024/01/17

The Western College of Veterinary Medicine's three year Foreign-Trained Veterinarian Swine Medicine Residency Certification program is opening more doors for vets. The program, one of four pillars of the University of Saskatchewan's swine medicine advancement, recruitment and training or SMART program, targets internationally trained veterinarians who are working in non-veterinary roles in the Canadian swine industry.Dr. John Harding says this program is designed to retool internationally trained

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31:01

Rural connectivity AND Communicating when you disagree

Agripod ·

2024/01/12

The House of Commons Standing Committee on the Status of Women has been focusing on some of the specific issues rural women face on a day-to-day basis. Rural connectivity was discussed at a recent committee meeting. Saskatchewan farmer and rancher Adrienne Ivey had a chance to share her challenges with internet and cell phone service and how it impacts the family and farming operation.Farmer Jake Leguee has been writing a blog for a few years now. It was a way for him to share his thoughts on

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16:18

Precision Agriculture AND Drought Monitoring

Agripod ·

2023/12/26

Autosteer is a form of precision agriculture most farmers use . . . but the toolbox is growing rapidly due to new technology. Don Campbell is a Field Smart Agronomist at Western Sales in Rosetown, Sask. He says precision agriculture aims to optimize each region of the field and create maximum return on investment. Campbell says precision agriculture technology is improving every year.It's a brown Christmas for many parts of the prairies. While there has been some snow and rain more moisture is

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25:33

REPOST: Do More Ag Foundation AND African Swine Fever...

Agripod ·

2023/12/20

Do More Ag Foundation says more and more farmers are reaching out and asking for help because of the devastating effects of drought. The dry and hot conditions have impacted both the cattle and grain side.Executive Director Adele Stewart says farmers need to be supported and encouraged to take care of their mental well being now and, in the days, to come.I talked to Adelle last fall about the work of the organization and the importance of producers needing to know they are not alone, and they have

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22:18

Grasshopper survey AND Canola research

Agripod ·

2023/12/14

The Saskatchewan Ministry of Agriculture released its 2023 Grasshopper Survey. While parts of west-central Saskatchewan seemed to be a hot spot there was significant and damaging grasshopper populations seen in Central, Southwest, and far Southeastern regions.Dr. James Tansey, provincial Insect/Pest Management specialist talks about population density, concerns about the unusually warm fall and its possible impact on grasshopper populations in 2024.The federal government and the canola sector will

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18:26

Cutting horse AND Farmers' voices on sustainability

Agripod ·

2023/12/08

A Saskatchewan teenager was able to share her love for the sport of cutting horses during a recent livestock show in Regina. The sport involves a horse and a rider trying to separate one animal from a herd of cattle. Zoe Schellenberg not only participates in the sport but is also the youth director for Saskatchewan, for the National Cutting Horse Association.She was instrumental in getting virtual reality goggles for their booth at Agribition. She talks about the things she loves about the

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27:25

MB Ag Days AND Cybersecurity

Agripod ·

2023/12/04

Manitoba Ag Days is a three-day show held in January in Brandon that highlights agriculture production, technology, and equipment and attracts exhibitors and visitors from across Canada and the United States. The Keystone Centre is the home to the trade show that showcases new and unique products and guest speakers.Terese Vallotton is the media coordinator for AG Days.She shares what's new at this year's event and explains why those face-to-face conversations are so important in the ag

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20:59

Increasing biosecurity at the loadout AND The road to...

Agripod ·

2023/11/22

An Edmonton based veterinary consultant believes by improving the design of the loadout, pork producers can improve the biosecurity of their farms and reduce the risk of disease transmission. Dr. Julia Keenliside says the loadout is the area of the barn where finisher pigs or cull sows or isoweans or sometimes deadstock are loaded onto the truck. Sometimes animals will enter the barn through the loadout. She says the project was inspired by a large outbreak of PED in Manitoba in the spring of

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23:13

Healthy soil on film AND A new sow processing facility

Agripod ·

2023/11/16

The Broadway Theatre in Saskatoon was the location of an award-winning film on regenerative agriculture. Saskatchewan Soil Conservation Association hosted the premiere of the documentary "Common Ground" earlier this month. Derek Axten is the president of SaskSoil. He says the film examines the benefits of healthy soil and its impact on climate AND he hopes it is the jumping off point for meaningful discussion on regenerative agriculture.A new cull sow processing facility in Saskatchewan is expected

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22:57

Global Institute for Food Security AND Sustainability...

Agripod ·

2023/11/08

I’m away this week. Here’s one of my favourite episodes to tide you over until I’m back. Agriculture technology is helping to fight COVID-19 and play a role in preparations for future pandemics. A recent article in Nature Biotechnology said the current pandemic shows the need to mobilize efforts on a large scale to ramp up diagnostics and testing. The lead author is Steve Webb, chief executive officer of the Global Institute for Food Security (GIFS) at the University of Saskatchewan. Webb will

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14:43

How to apply for funding from the Can-Sask Feed...

Agripod ·

2023/11/02

The federal government has announced $219 million for its 60 per cent share of an AgriRecovery payment targeted at livestock producers in areas of Western Canada impacted by drought. Saskatchewan committed its 40 per cent two months ago.The “Canada-Saskatchewan Feed Program” will cover 70 per cent of extraordinary costs related to feed purchase and transportation costs, as well as pasture rentals. Funding will provide eligible producers an initial payment of up to $150 per head to help maintain the

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17:17

Talking to consumers AND Harvest for Kids

Agripod ·

2023/10/24

Farm and Food Care Saskatchewan wants direct discussion among farmers and consumers saying it is a key step toward building trust. Executive Director Clinton Monchuk says this organizations’ goal is encourage more farmers to get out there and talk to others about what they do. He'll share what some of the consequences are for not sharing those stories. Fifteen farm families have worked through the year to grow 120 acres of canola that was harvested with all the proceeds to going to assist children

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16:13

Farm and Food Care Sask AND Harvest For Kids

Agripod ·

2023/10/19

Farm and Food Care Saskatchewan wants direct discussion among farmers and consumers saying it is a key step toward building trust. Executive Director Clinton Monchuk says this organizations’ goal is encourage more farmers to get out there and talk to others about what they do. He'll share what some of the consequences are for not sharing those stories.Fifteen farm families have worked through the year to grow 120 acres of canola that was harvested with all the proceeds to going to assist children in

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