by Amy Higgins

Fall is in the air, and with a new season comes a laundry list of things to do and events to attend before the snow flies. Weaning calves, fall feeder sales, and purebred production sales are all in full swing. The Maritime Beef Council is gearing up to launch the first two modules of the newly developed Atlantic Beef School on Friday, Nov. 1 and Saturday, Nov. 2 in Nappan, N.S. The Atlantic Beef School will host eight modules geared toward cow-calf producers, and plans to continue to run the annual feedlot school classes. Each module is designed with six hours of learning and includes practical applications.

by Dan Woolley

The general managers of the four Atlantic Canadian provincial dairy producer boards echo one another on federal aid for trade agreement concessions Ottawa made to increase foreign access to the Canadian dairy market. Ottawa recently announced $1.75 billion in compensation to Canadian dairy farmers over eight years. The compensation is for concessions the federal government made in opening up the domestic dairy market…

by Neleah Lavoie

The Cavendish 4-H Club, which is steeped in history and strong community connections, has helped shape the lives of young people and their families in the Cavendish area of Prince Edward Island for many years. As our monthly meeting opens with the 4-H pledge, our members recite: “I pledge my head to clearer thinking …” Starting in 1966, the Cavendish 4-H Club, under the direction of the Avonlea Women’s Institute, was run five days a week out of the Cavendish elementary school during lunch.

by Xiaotang Yang

Grapevines are susceptible to many viruses that may affect their overall health, as well as the yield and quality of the fruit. In our Plant Health Lab at Perennia, we have tested and confirmed at least two viruses that are present in Nova Scotia vineyards – Grapevine leafroll and Grapevine red blotch. Growers should closely identify and monitor their vineyards for these potential problems. Here is some information on both types of viruses to help growers be aware.