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Farmer's Reminded About Post Harvest Weed Control

With harvest activities starting to wind up in some areas, farmers are looking at their fall weed control.
 
Weeds need to be actively growing in order to get the best result.
 
Crops Extension Specialist Shannon Chant says fall weed control or suppression is helpful in preventing issues in the Spring.
 
"Definitely, things are setting seed before emergence in the Spring. If they set seed before even seeding, then perhaps depending on how Spring is you're kind of eliminating some of that competition," she said.
 
Chant says now up until freeze up is a good time to focus on weed control.
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Sow Welfare and Group Housing Systems - Dr. Laya Alves

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In this episode of The Swine it Podcast Show Canada, Dr. Laya Alves from the University of São Paulo, in Brazil, discusses how animal welfare regulations are evolving globally and their impact on pig production systems. She explains challenges in group housing, pain management, and euthanasia decisions, while highlighting the role of training and management in improving outcomes and economic sustainability. Listen now on all major platforms!

"Translating welfare requirements into daily farm routines without compromising economic sustainability remains one of the biggest challenges faced by producers globally today."

Meet the guest: Dr. Laya Alves / laya-kannan is a Postdoctoral Researcher at the University of São Paulo, Brazil, focusing on animal welfare in pig production, including pain management, euthanasia, and economic decision making. Her work integrates welfare science with practical farm management and sustainability. She collaborates globally to develop applied tools for producers.