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Economic benefits of irrigation discussed at meeting

Economic benefits of irrigation discussed at meeting

Presenter discusses the benefits she has seen of irrigation.
Barn fire near Sturgis kills 10,000 pigs

Barn fire near Sturgis kills 10,000 pigs

Olymel has a second barn and feed mill nearby that were not affected.
Carnduff 4-H Club kicks off year with fun and curling

Carnduff 4-H Club kicks off year with fun and curling

Team of curlers has advanced to provincials in Swift Current.
Stoughton 4-H is focused on beef for the year

Stoughton 4-H is focused on beef for the year

Members of the Stoughton 4-H Club have been enjoying their season.
Veterinarians forge relationships with 4-H members

Veterinarians forge relationships with 4-H members

Leader says members must become acquainted with as many aspects of the industry as possible.
PIC Carlyle Atlas facility marks its one-year anniversary

PIC Carlyle Atlas facility marks its one-year anniversary

Plant operators have been pleased with the facility since it opened.
Pre-calving vaccination good way to protect calf

Pre-calving vaccination good way to protect calf

Protection provided by vaccinating cows before calving works only if calf can ingest enough colostrum shortly after birth.
Crop-based biofuel ban talk unsettles canola industry

Crop-based biofuel ban talk unsettles canola industry

The sector expects that Canadian exports would be affected if the German government goes ahead and bans biofuel made from crops.
Steam flaking barley shows benefits

Steam flaking barley shows benefits

Researchers in Saskatchewan have determined that cattle eat less but get more starch when barley is processed this way.
Pulses’ impact measured

Pulses’ impact measured

Directors are meeting with government officials and others about the benefits of pulses and how governments can help farmers grow even more of them.