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Jan 14, 2025 · Canadian canola exports continued to stay far above those in 2023/24, the Canadian Grain Commission reported earlier in January. In the CGC's monthly report those outbound shipments of canola from licensed facilities at the end of November reached 3.84 million tonnes which are up by more than 80 per cent from a year ago.

Apr 5, 2024 · It’s called humalite, an organic soil amendment found exclusively in large deposits near Sheerness, about 25 kilometres from Hanna. It’s shaping up to be a made-in-Alberta solution for better nitrogen use efficiency, say researchers.. Some farmers have been combining the amendment with conventional fertilizers for years, but didn’t have scientific information on why it increased nitrogen ...

Apr 3, 2023 · In a news release, the association and the government touted the program as both a way to boost the profile of makers of food products and help keep grocery dollars in the province. “This program helps consumers and producers work together to easily identify the amazing products that are made right here in Alberta,” said association chair Eric Haak.

Mar 8, 2024 · Bovaer is a powdered supplement that cattle feeders and dairy producers can mix with feed. The developers, Switzerland-based dsm-firmenich, claim it can reduce methane emissions in beef cattle by an average of 45 per cent, and by 30 per cent in dairy cattle.. According to the company, it can also improve feed-to-gain ratio by three to five per cent and lower the greenhouse gas footprint per ...

Jul 11, 2022 · The new feedlot seen during the construction phase. In addition to a 40,000-head capacity, the feedlot has a large new mill. Photo: Supplied photo: Supplied. Serfas had the humility to know what he didn’t know so he visited other feedyards in southern Alberta and made careful notes about those operations.

Jan 3, 2025 · Sophie Kernéis-Golsteyn, a microbiologist, teacher and head of the microbial research lab at Lethbridge Polytechnic, is testing phytobiotics to see if the material can be used instead of antibiotics to treat chickens.

Dec 30, 2024 · 4. Massive new feedlot working out as planned, says owner. The last two years have produced many hair-raising situations for Alberta’s cattle producers and that’s been the case for feedlot owner Kevin Serfas, who has undertaken a massive feedyard expansion. Based in Turin, about 50 kilometres north of Lethbridge, he runs Serfas Farms, a sizeable grain farm and feeder cattle business across ...

Jan 31, 2020 · Regular feed only goes so far in keeping cattle warm when it’s bone-chilling cold. “Cattle can stay warm down to -20 C without wind chill, and the heat from digestion when they consume their feed will keep them warm,” said beef and forage specialist Barry Yaremcio.

Nov 23, 2023 · Alberta has developed an emergency network because of the huge numbers of cattle transported to feedlots and packing plants. While this network is invaluable, there’s also an important role for producers and veterinarians who are near the scene of these accidents.. Just as someone with medical training may come across a vehicle accident, you as a producer have more experience than anyone ...