By Alice McFarlane

Agriculture Roundup for Friday January 6, 2023

Jan 6, 2023 | 11:21 AM

MELFORT, Sask. – Alberta forage producers interested in helping to prevent the spread of invasive species can participate in the Certified Weed Free Forage program.

The Alberta Invasive Species Council (AISC) will help sell forage crops for producers that are certified.

Invasive weed species are detrimental to the economy and environment by degrading natural areas, decreasing biodiversity, and reducing food and habitat for wildlife.

For information on how to get your field inspected, contact the Yellowhead County Agricultural Department at 1-800-814-3935.

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Researchers from the University of Saskatchewan have been using a common agriculture byproduct to treat wastewater contaminated by antibiotics and other pharmaceutical chemicals.

The study found flax shives that have been treated with heat and steam adsorb the medication carbamazepine from wastewater. Flax shives are the material left after fibre is extracted from flax stems.

Researcher Catherine Niu said there are many agricultural byproducts generated that are not effectively used. She said by creating absorbents that are inexpensive and easily accessible they can attract the attention of businesses looking for more efficient ways to treat wastewater.

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Alberta Beef Producers is accepting nominations for its 2023 Environmental Stewardship Award.

It is presented to a beef producer who best exemplifies environmentally sustainable cattle production.

Nominations can be submitted by an individual or organization. A panel of representatives from conservation and agriculture review each candidate by examining the stewardship goals and activities of the nominees, including land management, water quality, wildlife, animal welfare, and leadership activities in the community related to stewardship.

More information is available here.

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