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Application Process for Canada's First Agricultural Youth Council Begins

Canada's top Ag Minister launched the application process for the first Canadian Agricultural youth council.
 
Women and men aged 18 to 30 working within the sector, who are interested in shaping the future of the industry, are encouraged to apply online.
 
The council will meet twice a year and will identify new and emerging issues, share information and best practices, and provide advice on the strengths and weaknesses of policies and programs affecting agriculture and the agri-food sector.
 
The deadline for applying is February 14th.
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Four Star Veterinary Service: Jason Woodworth shares swine nutrition tips during a down market

Video: Four Star Veterinary Service: Jason Woodworth shares swine nutrition tips during a down market

There’s no question the US swine industry is struggling through a down market cycle. Jason Woodworth, Research Professor at Kansas State University, spoke to attendees at the Annual Four Star Pork Industry Conference held in Muncie, Indiana in September about nutritional strategies for feeding pigs during a down market.

“Unfortunately, the goal may be to lose the least amount of money that you can during this time, and we have to look through that lens at the idea of profitability,” said Dr. Woodworth. “Our reality is that we're going to be on the bottom side of zero, and we’re trying to conserve as much as we can. I’d encourage producers to be as nimble and flexible as possible and to try to take advantage of what's going on in the market as well as what’s happening in your barns.”