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Hog industry encouraged to focus more on nutrition

Hog industry encouraged to focus more on nutrition

Sow nutrition not well understood within the hog industry nor by nutritionists.
Water-infused feed enhances feedlot results

Water-infused feed enhances feedlot results

A new study at the U of S determines that water in the ration might be an effective binder for even feed distribution.
Which agronomy topics should we AIM at?

Which agronomy topics should we AIM at?

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Farmers getting less, and consumers paying more: APAS

Farmers getting less, and consumers paying more: APAS

Farmers and Food Price Report shows widening discrepancy.
Realized farm income up, net income down

Realized farm income up, net income down

Total farm cash receipts rose 4.4 per cent from 2022.
Family farms at risk from higher capital gains rates: GGC

Family farms at risk from higher capital gains rates: GGC

2024 federal budget proposed several key changes to the way capital gains are taxed.
Major Canadian railways continue to perform well for farmers

Major Canadian railways continue to perform well for farmers

CN and CPKC meeting expectations says Ag Transport Coalition.
Biosecurity bill draws questions from Senate ag committee

Biosecurity bill draws questions from Senate ag committee

Some senators said the bill should cover everyone who enters a livestock operation because anyone can pose a biosecurity threat.
Chickpeas galore in Australia could impact Canada's yellow pea prospects

Chickpeas galore in Australia could impact Canada's yellow pea prospects

Farmers Down Under could be harvesting a massive crop based on early-season expectations.
Farmers, don't spray with dirty water

Farmers, don't spray with dirty water

Farmers urged to drop the water volume in their mixes when using hard water because cations can tie up herbicide.