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Dung beetles may be small but they play a big role on pastures
These beetles turn manure into nutrients, improving the soil, increasing water infiltration and cutting pest fly populations

Livin’ on the edge
From the Ground Up with Steve Kenyon

Researchers seek producer feedback on environmental assessment software
Researchers are taking a deeper look at practices that affect soil carbon and the role of wetlands in the fourth version of Holos, which allows producers to calculate their greenhouse gas emissions

New University of Calgary centre set to meet challenges facing Canadian agriculture
Simpson Centre to blend research and policy, shaping the conversation on agriculture and food production

Classroom program builds public knowledge, promotes ag careers
AgScape is raising the profile of agriculture and food production in Ontario’s classrooms, connecting with students on issues that matter to them

Balers evolving to make silage and run non-stop
Given the short haying windows, Adam Verner sees growth potential for wet hay and silage balers. But manufacturers still face challenges around speed, bale density and cost
The earliest round balers were amazing but frustrating machines. During forage season, I would exhibit a semi-permanent crick in the neck combined with a disturbing vocabulary of profanities. Constant fear of a plugged pickup, a twisted belt or a roller bearing displaying the telltale signs of smoke before the fire plagued my working days. These […] Read more
BVD still a threat to Canadian cattle herds
Even closed herds can be at risk for BVD, making vaccination key to preventing this disease

Cattle pricing during an economic crisis

College program offers employment-ready ranching skills
B.C.-based program gets students’ hands dirty while focusing on operation and land management