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Funding supports research benefitting poultry, hogs, other livestock

Funding supports research benefitting poultry, hogs, other livestock

USask awarded $5.2 million for innovative research projects
$1M goes to Moose Jaw pork plant to prepare for future disease outbreaks

$1M goes to Moose Jaw pork plant to prepare for future disease outbreaks

Meanwhile, construction at the sow processing plant continues and “is a work in progress."
Estevan grad student earns animal nutrition scholarship

Estevan grad student earns animal nutrition scholarship

Cassidy Ross is enrolled at Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ Dakota State University.
Companion crops key to establishing saline-tolerant forages in saline soils

Companion crops key to establishing saline-tolerant forages in saline soils

USask researchers aim to reclaim saline soils.
Wheat demand continues to increase

Wheat demand continues to increase

Markets may not have fully accounted for the tight global supply situation that is evolving.
Drought may lift feedgrains

Drought may lift feedgrains

The USDA’s corn production estimate for Argentina has also been reduced five percent from last month’s estimate.
More emphasis on nitrogen can benefit forage stands

More emphasis on nitrogen can benefit forage stands

In some parts of the province, removing two tons each year is common, resulting in depleted soil nutrients.
Forage rejuvenation pays off

Forage rejuvenation pays off

Yield data gathered by Statistics Canada have shown declines in forage yields while cash crop yields are rising.
Switching tracks

Switching tracks

A new strategic plan says the old scientific priorities are no longer sufficient.
Estevan Mercury Nelson Motors 4-H Member of the Month: Matthew Van De Woestyne

Estevan Mercury Nelson Motors 4-H Member of the Month: Matthew Van De Woestyne

Matthew Van De Woestyne hasn’t been in 4-H for very long, but he’s glad he joined.
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