Canadian cattle ID program rolls out July 1 in Canada
The Canadian Cattle Identification Program launches July 1 as beef plants begin recording new ear tags. The plan traces cattle to herds during disease outbreaks. Three million tags sold. four million calves born yearly. Penalties start July 1 2001. $250 per incident, up to $2,000 for major infractions. Producers adapt, some delay until fall pregnancy checks.
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Cindy McCreath
Canadian Cattle Identification Agency
Canada
McCreath
Europe
Haas
Narrow-leaved Hawk's-beardweed of the month sparks growers alert
Gordon Parker notes Narrow-leaved Hawk's-beard as a new weed for southern Alberta growers. It often establishes in forage grass and legumes stands, germinating in fall or spring and producing bright yellow flowers. Control varies by tillage system and herbicide options include 2,4-D, Anthem, Caliber 400, and glyphosate in Roundup Ready canola.
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Alberta
Parkerge
Telusplanet
Farmers sign up for Cypress County tour of projects
Cypress County Agricultural Service Board invites farmers to join a bus tour of innovative projects on June 25 from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Stops include soil benchmarks, forage trials, PFRA water pipeline plow, solar and wind watering, and riparian habitat. Lunch is $10. Depart and return from the county office in Dunmore. Pre-register by June 22 at 526-2888 or lettte@cypress.ab.ca.
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He County
Agricultural Service Board
Floyd Haas
PFRA
Dunmore
Cypress
Ab.ca
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