By Angie Rolheiser

Agriculture Round-up for Friday, Sept. 11

Sep 11, 2020 | 11:19 AM

SASKATCHEWAN – Farmers moving hay bales should be aware of the threat of spreading noxious weeds.

Agri-Environmental Specialist Hillary Luchinski said prevention, early detection and control, and managing existing infestations are key for an effective weed management plan.

She said whether you’re the buyer or the seller of hay, it is in your best interest to reduce the spread of invasive plants.

“Keeping equipment clean as it moves from field to field is also important especially if you are haying ditches, custom haying or hauling,” Luchinski said.

Luchinski said invasive species are damaging to the ecosystem because they choke out native vegetation and replace desirable forage species.

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Short term wheat prices are expected to remain stable.

The latest Sask Wheat market outlook indicates global wheat production is down slightly.

This was the result of European Union revising production numbers. It more than outweighed the improved prospects in Canada, Brazil, the Russian Federation, and Ukraine.

The report prepared by Mercantile Consulting Ventures says the markets are confused on the real size of European wheat production and conditions for fall seeding.

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Enhanced animal disease diagnosis is the goal of a University of Calgary project.

The Faculty of Veterinary Medicine will expand a pilot of its diagnostic service unit.

Dean Dr. Baljit Singh said this will directly help producers ensure the health of their animals and integrity of food supply chains.

The project is funded through the Canadian Agricultural Partnership and Alberta Agriculture with the support of the Alberta Beef Producers and Alberta Cattle Feeders.

The funding will mean the addition of one clinical microbiologist, one anatomic pathologist along with two technicians and one support staff member as well as the purchase of new equipment.