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Archive: November 2018

Lost Profits: Injection Site Lesions Cost the Industry 1.63 Million

Wednesday, November 7, 2018

Injection site lesions visible on the carcass surface have increased to nearly 14% of non-fed cattle and 8% of fed cattle. Even in areas that are inches away from injection sites can result in tissue damage causing tougher meat and lower eating quality. As a result, injection site lesions cost the Read More...

Spring Combining Not the End of the World

Wednesday, November 7, 2018

Farmers say sometimes it’s better to call it quits in the fall and get back in the field in the spring. Full Article

Horrible Harvest Could Impact Fertilizer Prices

Wednesday, November 7, 2018

Prices are already rising, but the late harvest is limiting the ability to apply or buy fertilizer now. Full Article

Four Ways to Help Protect Your Farm from Fire

Wednesday, November 7, 2018

We all say it couldn't, but it can happen to you. Whether it’s close to home or across an ocean, fire hasn’t been far from the news this summer.This year has been average in terms of fire risk on the Prairies, says Mike Flannigan, professor of wildland fire and the director of the western Read More...

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