Category Archives: Agriculture
Sugar beet harvest still looking strong despite weather setbacks
ALBERTA – After being shut down for a week by snow and frost, the southern Alberta sugar beet harvest is back on in full force. “When we are harvesting beets we really need to be cognizant...
Oct 24, 2016
Lethbridge College tapped for groundbreaking Agriculture Business Risk Management program
LETHBRIDGE – Lethbridge College is pleased to announce that Alberta Advanced Education has granted its approval to the college's Agriculture Business Risk Management (AgBRM) certificate program....
Oct 13, 2016
Mother Nature puts a dent in harvesting
LETHRBIDGE – Harvesting around Southern Alberta came to a standstill over the long-weekend due to the wet snow blanketing crops that remain in the field. The Alberta government crop report says ...
Oct 12, 2016
Provincial Loan Support Available for Family Farms and Small Feedlots
EDMONTON – The Provincial Agriculture Minister has announced a $100 Million loan guarantee for cattle and sheep producers buying and feeding livestock for market. Oneil Carlier, Minister of Agri...
Sep 14, 2016
No End in Simmering Trade Dispute with China over Canadian Canola
OTTAWA – China’s ambassador to Canada is hoping a simmering trade dispute over Canadian canola exports won’t become an even bigger problem with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau set to v...
Aug 26, 2016
More Funding Available for Growing Forward 2 Programs
ALBERTA – More funding is available for producers under Growing Forward 2 programs including On-Farm Energy Management, On-Farm Solar, and On-Farm Stewardship. This is a great opportunity for pr...
Jul 27, 2016
Federal Government Commits $6.4 Million for Canadian Beef Promotion Abroad
CANADA – Agriculture and Agri-Food Minister Lawrence MacAulay says the government has committed up to $6.4 million over three years to help promote Canadian beef abroad. Speaking in Calgary, Mac...
Jul 22, 2016
Farming Smarter Hosting Alberta Wheat Day
LETHBRIDGE – Farming Smarter is hosting an Alberta Wheat Day on Thursday to share information about wheat breeding and agronomy. The day will begin at the Farming Smarter field site just east of...
Jul 18, 2016
Federal Funding Supports Development of Gluten-Free Grains
OTTAWA – The federal government is providing over $500,000 to the Canadian Celiac Association to help increase awareness and enhance access to Canadian sources of gluten-free grains. This invest...
Jul 06, 2016
Federal Government Invests in Agricultural Infrastructure Across Canada - Including Lethbridge
OTTAWA: The federal government is plowing investment dollars into the country’s agriculture sector to strengthen and improve existing facilities. As part of Budget 2016, Agriculture Minsiter Law...
Jun 16, 2016