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Grazing Strategies to Help Manage Grasshoppers

As Meers mentioned, research has shown that putting cattle on pastures too early can affect grasshopper populations. To get more on this angle, we’re speaking with Grant Lastiwka, forage livestock business specialist with Alberta Agriculture. Grant what happens when the cattle are put out too early?
 
Interview with Grant Lastiwka (3:20 minutes) (1.52 Mb)
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Charting the Future with David Newman: Vision and Strategy as the New CEO

Video: Charting the Future with David Newman: Vision and Strategy as the New CEO

David Newman, the new CEO of the National Pork Board, shares his vision for leading the pork industry forward. In this message, he highlights NPB’s strategic goals and his priorities for the first 100 days and beyond:

Listening and assessing what’s working and where we can improve

Building on a strong foundation of plan, people, programs and product

Developing long-term demand for pork

Empowering state associations and producers

Improving the health of pigs and people

With a focus on strategy and impact, Newman is dedicated to securing a stronger future for pork and the producers who make it possible.