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Managing Prosperity In The Beef Industry

An Alberta Agriculture specialist says, as the cow-calf business continues to provide strong margins, and producers look at where to invest their positive margins, the question becomes what to invest those positive margins in. In a presentation now available from Cow-Calfenomics risk management series, Rick Dehod, farm financial specialist, recommends producers first know their business costs with a goal of reducing those costs, not only when the farm is losing money, but also during the good years when margins improve.

Interview with Rick Dehod (3:29 minutes) (1.60 Mb)

Source : agric.gov.ab.ca

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The invading wild boars: What is really happening in the USA?

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The situation of dealing with wild hogs in Texas is proving to be a significant challenge. Wild hogs, also known as feral pigs, are causing numerous issues for both agriculture and the environment in the region. With rapid reproduction rates and the potential to damage the soil, wild hogs have become a major threat to local crops and ecosystems. Regulatory agencies and farmers are closely collaborating to develop effective control strategies, including the use of night hunting networks, motion-sensor trapping models, and enhancing community awareness of the risks posed by wild hogs. However, the issue still requires concerted efforts and innovation to address effectively.