Category Archives: Agriculture

Farmers head out to fields to begin seeding
MEDICINE HAT – Temperatures are starting to shift into the high teens and low twenties, which pushes farmers to get out into the fields. Producers are starting to get a feel for how this year is...
Apr 20, 2017

Soil your undies in the name of soil conservation
LETHBRIDGE — The Soil Conservation Council of Canada is encouraging people to recognize National Soil Conservation Week and they want you to do it in an unusual way. The organization is launchin...
Apr 18, 2017

In the Field - a new Ag jobs website and word of caution on fraudulent spices
LETHBRIDGE – Country 95’s agricultural features for the week of April 10th to the 14th offered information on a new agriculture job website to being cautious when buying spices. Food-Fraud...
Apr 13, 2017

Federal government doles out R&D money recognizing agriculture as an economc growth sector
OTTAWA – For those who live in Southern Alberta, it comes as no surprise as to how much agriculture adds to the local economy. But the picture is bigger than our backyard. Canada is the world's ...
Apr 13, 2017

Farmland values continue to rise but, at a slower rate
LETHBRIDGE – Even though the dollar amount fluctuates, one of the most valuable comodities to own is land — and that is particularly true of farm land, as there is a finite amount to go ar...
Apr 10, 2017

In the Field - Protecting a vital resource and the debate over bread spread
LETHBRIDGE – Agricultural issues on Country 95 ran the gamut over the past week from verified beef to sugar beets and soybeans However, there is another important factor that is considered the l...
Apr 07, 2017

Growing demand for soybeans bolsters Canadian exports
LETHBRIDGE – As farmers prepare for spring seeding, some will think beyond wheat and canola…and look towards soybeans. Soybean production has increased in Canada based on growing demand fr...
Apr 06, 2017

It's 100% Canadian grown and refined - Sugar Beet seeding about to get underway
TABER – For some people, it’s seeing robins in their yards that signals the arrival of spring. For others, it’s seeing the first farm equipment heading into the fields to begin seedi...
Apr 05, 2017

FCC offers extra funds for special projects to mark Canada's 150th anniversary
REGINA – Farm Credit Canada (FCC) wants to hear ideas from charities and non-profit groups in rural communities, on how they can help with funding special projects to help celebrate our Country&...
Apr 04, 2017

Verified Beef Production Plus launches interactive website
LETHBRIDGE – A new website was launched by the Verified Beef Production Plus (VBP+) program on March 28th and is designed to be a one-stop resource for everything related to Verified Beef Produc...
Apr 03, 2017