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Safety advocates sound alarm over new U.S. hog slaughter rules

Alberta scientists discover new heat-resistant strains of E. coli
The new strains found by U of A scientists can survive the temperature recommended by Health Canada for proper cooking

Late blight risk on potatoes and tomatoes again this year
The disease can be carried over in infected material

How are biocontrol agents like James Bond?
Beneficial control agents include beneficial bacteria, fungi, nematodes and insects that feed on harmful organisms

Controlling plant pests with biocontrols on your crop
Some biocontrol agents employ very targeted means to deter pests

Distillers grains are good for livestock gut health
The yeast in distillers grains feeds bacteria called prebiotics, and they may promote health and improve feed efficiency

New, multi-pathogen test being developed for beef cattle

Late blight confirmed in Alberta
Specific steps needed to prevent carryover of disease to future crops

Stripe rust on winter wheat being reported near Olds, Alta.

Late blight a concern again this year
There were multiple outbreaks of aggressive and destructive pathogen in fields and market gardens last year