Agriculture

A cosmetic pesticide ban, as reasonable as it may sound, could also have serious implications for farmers.

Consumer spending to take a hit as governments shut the taps on stimulus money and interest rates continue to increase.

Sister, brother and brother-in-law will now participate in the national competition to be held in Montreal in November.

More than 90 4-H youth from eight clubs took part in the show, which saw 90 steers and 45 females paraded before judge John Hogberg of Langenburg.

Feed shortages inevitable says SCA.

The herd of origin was tested in May, reactor animals slaughtered and two cases of bovine TB confirmed June 19.

Haying and ditch mowing gets into full swing.

Producers are busy haying and spraying fungicides following the warm and humid weather that is favourable for disease development.

Hay is of good to fair quality for the first cut. Pastures range from good to poor condition, overall, 47 per cent are in fair condition.