Friendly fly aids forest caterpillar control in Manitoba
Eastern Manitoba reports of nuisance flies include the friendly fly Sarcophaga aldrichi which parasitizes forest tent caterpillar cocoons. The fly, native to North America, does not bite people and helps curb outbreaks, with peak activity in late June to July and declines by mid July as caterpillars emerge as moths.
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Weathering the drought on the Canadian Prairies
Calvin Daniels notes cattle producers face drought driven setbacks as pastures fail and water sources shrink. Areas of Northeast Saskatchewan and Alberta endure a second year without meaningful rain forcing buys of hay at around $100 per round bale to sustain herds through the summer.
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Saskatchewan Cattle Industry Braces for Drought Strain
Bales fetch 175 dollars while hay is scarce raising doubts about herd profitability. APAS urges a federal aid package above 100 million to aid cattle producers as Saskatchewan contends with a tight budget and uncertain Ottawa support. The drought tests how the cattle economy will fare in Saskatchewan and Alberta.
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