by Breanne Baker | Feb 12, 2010 | Articles, Kevin Hursh
Over the past couple of days, I’ve heard from a number of cattle producers questioning the electronic ID program. Some producers say they were initially supporters of individual animal ID. Others say the mandatory system has always been industry driven rather than...
by Breanne Baker | Feb 11, 2010 | Articles, Farm Management
This time of year we sit back and reflect on how the year went and for 2009 it is just better to forget then remember. But as we move into the 2010 growing season crop plans are being finalized and growers are looking for what is going to make them the greatest...
by Breanne Baker | Feb 11, 2010 | Articles, Kevin Hursh
A guy who runs a custom grain vac business gave me some good advice that I’d like to pass along. Check grain bins for spoiled grain on the top and if you have a problem, you’re best solution may be a grain vac. Moisture tends to accumulate in the center-top of a grain...
by Breanne Baker | Feb 10, 2010 | Articles, Kevin Hursh
Here in Canada, we’re enhancing our livestock identification programs. Individual animal ID with radio frequency ear tags, age verification, premise ID, animal movement records – about the only thing that isn’t planned is a GPS locator attached to each individual...
by Breanne Baker | Feb 9, 2010 | Articles, Kevin Hursh
One of the great agricultural pastimes in this country is debate over farm safety nets. We’re at it again. At last week’s meeting in Toronto of federal, provincial and territorial agriculture ministers, there was a new commitment to consult with producers and farm...
by Breanne Baker | Feb 8, 2010 | Agronomy, Articles, Crop Production
Beginning December 18, 2009 – February 16, 2010 The long-awaited decision on the de-regulation of glyphosate-tolerant (GT) alfalfa (Roundup Ready or RR Alfalfa) has been made. There is plenty of time to make your comments before February 16, 2010. USDA-APHIS, which...
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