By Kelly Cochrane, PAg, Range Management Extension Specialist, Weyburn As we move into the winter grazing season, now may be a good opportunity to evaluate your pastureland. Are there overused or underused grazing areas? Do the underused areas correspond with dense tree or shrub cover? Having a management plan to control woody vegetation is one… Continue reading Brush Control on Pastureland
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Green Foxtail
By Kaeley Kindrachuk, B.App.Sc., TechAg, Crops Extension Specialist, Outlook Green foxtail is a widespread weed across the prairies and producers have been trying to control it for decades. Green foxtail has consistently ranked in the top three in the Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC) weed surveys since the 1970’s. It is not a difficult weed… Continue reading Green Foxtail
Trudeau Scales Back on Green Ambitions as COVID Cases Increase
Source: Steve Scherer, globalnews.ca, September 21, 2020 “We need to get through (the pandemic) … in order to be able to talk about next steps,” Trudeau has said. A recent surge in COVID-19 cases is forcing Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to scale back his plan to outline an ambitious green economic recovery package next week.… Continue reading Trudeau Scales Back on Green Ambitions as COVID Cases Increase
WE Charity Winding Down Canadian Operations
Source: Graham Slaughter, ctvnews.ca, September 10, 2020 Co-founder Craig Kielburger, who started the charity when he was 12 years old, said he’s devastated by the decision. TORONTO — WE Charity is selling off its assets, eliminating staff and winding down operations in Canada months after becoming embroiled in a political scandal that has triggered investigations… Continue reading WE Charity Winding Down Canadian Operations
Liberals to Unveil ‘Ambitious Green Agenda’ in Throne Speech
Source: Hannah Jackson, globalnews.ca, September 03, 2020 Western Canada has been hit hard by COVID-19 as travel restrictions have sent global oil prices plummeting. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says his government will unveil an “ambitious green agenda” in the throne speech scheduled to be delivered later this month. “We know the world is going towards… Continue reading Liberals to Unveil ‘Ambitious Green Agenda’ in Throne Speech
Trump Administration Extends Work Visa Ban
Source: Guardian staff and agencies, theguardian, June 23, 2020 Monday the ban on green cards issued outside the United States was extended until the end of the year; many temporary work visas were also added to the freeze. The Trump administration is temporarily suspending the entry of certain foreign workers to the United States in… Continue reading Trump Administration Extends Work Visa Ban
Mixtures of Peas and Cereals for Greenfeed
By Jenifer Heyden, M.Sc., PAg, Livestock and Feed Extension Specialist, North Battleford Regional Office Cereal greenfeed is a viable winter feed source for beef producers across the prairies. Depending on harvest parameters, it can be a nutrient dense feed with adequate protein and ample energy to maintain the herd, at least through mid-pregnancy. However, for… Continue reading Mixtures of Peas and Cereals for Greenfeed
5 neat seat features at Regina's new Mosaic Stadium
As work continues at Regina’s new Mosaic Stadium, more and more seats are being installed. Officials say the green Solara seats being installed by Irwin Seating of Grand Rapids, Michigan, are an upgrade from what Saskatchewan Roughrider fans are used to. While they don’t have upholstery, electric bum-warmers or folding trays, there are a few features… Continue reading 5 neat seat features at Regina's new Mosaic Stadium