Beef competitiveness threatened

Source: Barbara Duckworth, Producer.com, January 17, 2020 The Alberta beef industry can compete within the North American market but there are some impediments on the horizon that could restrict future growth. Commissioned by the Alberta Cattle Feeders Association and Alberta Beef Producers, the industry competitiveness study compared the province’s position to Texas, Nebraska and Kansas.… Continue reading Beef competitiveness threatened

Possible problems with insects this year

Source: Glen Hallick, MarketsFarm, January 17, 2020 WINNIPEG, (MarketsFarm) – How problematic insects could be in 2020 across the Prairies largely depends on the spring weather, according to three provincial insect specialists. Be the insects grasshoppers, flea beetles, cutworms, or a few other types, their potential to cause significant damage to Prairie crops will partly… Continue reading Possible problems with insects this year