Audio: Early Insect Scouting

May 13, 2011

This is the time of year producers should be scouting for flea beetles, wireworms, cutworms. Scott Meers, insect management specialist with Alberta Agriculture, says some cutworm damage has already been spotted in central Alberta.

Interview with Scott Meers (3:16 minutes) (790 Kb)

If you are interested in helping out with the bertha army worm trap sites, contact Scott Meers or Shelley Barkley. And on the topic of early scouting, the Canola Council of Canada is hosting an early season insect scouting webinar, looking at cutworms and flea beetles. It’s Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. For more information, go to www.canolacouncil.org/webinars.aspx

Source: Alberta Agriculture And Rural Development

Video: Agriculture Secretary Rollins Speaks at American Farm Bureau Federation Convention in Anaheim

One of the highlights at the 2026 American Farm Bureau Federation Convention in Anaheim, California, was an address by U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins. During her remarks, she thanked America’s farmers and ranchers and said the Trump Administration is fully aware that food security is national security.

She also acknowledged the challenging times in Farm Country with low commodity prices and high input costs and said that’s why the President stepped in to help with the recent Bridge Assistance Program.

Montana Farm Bureau Federation Executive Vice President Scott Kulbeck says that Farm Bureau members are appreciative of the help and looks forward to working with the American Farm Bureau Federation and its presence in Washington, DC to keep farmers and ranchers in business.

Secretary Rollins said the Trump Administration is also committed to helping ranchers build back America’s cattle herd while also providing more high-quality U.S. beef at the meat case for consumers.

And she also announced more assistance for specialty crop producers who only received a fraction of the $12 billion Farmer Bridge Assistance (FBA).

It’s important to note that producers who qualify for Farmer Bridge Assistance can expect the Farm Service Agency to start issuing payments in late February. For more information, farmers and ranchers are encouraged to contact their local USDA Service Center.