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Increase in sow prolapses remains a mystery for sector

Increase in sow prolapses remains a mystery for sector

Research is ongoing to discover the causes of this condition, and certain pre-prolapse red flags have been spotted.
Research centre aims to eradicate hog diseases

Research centre aims to eradicate hog diseases

U.S. university conducts barn-applicable studies using expertise in its animal science and veterinary departments.
More producers start growing rye as crop prepares for a recovery

More producers start growing rye as crop prepares for a recovery

Rye crop is on the cusp of a bounce-back.
Opinion: Axe the paperwork required for UHT tax

Opinion: Axe the paperwork required for UHT tax

A key factor in farm succession.
Sask beef producers say Ottawa should pony up

Sask beef producers say Ottawa should pony up

Saskatchewan Cattlemen’s Association has asked Ottawa to come through with its portion of of AgriRecovery funds.
Harvest season reaches full swing on Prairies

Harvest season reaches full swing on Prairies

Manitoba growers are behind the five-year average, but producers in Alberta and Saskatchewan are ahead of schedule.
Why are US pig death rates higher?

Why are US pig death rates higher?

U.S. diets often contain higher levels of insoluble fibre due to DDGS.
Sask Wheat Board gets a refresh with four directors

Sask Wheat Board gets a refresh with four directors

Four producers acclaimed after summer-long nomination period.
Concern for canola exports to Mexico

Concern for canola exports to Mexico

There’s a chance that Mexico’s dispute with America about genetically modified corn could spread to other crops.
Harvest operations pass halfway point, varying yields for crops

Harvest operations pass halfway point, varying yields for crops

The diverse growing conditions across the province this year are apparent as producers are seeing varying yields for all crop types.