Category Archives: Agriculture
Applications Open for Beef Researcher Mentorship Program
CANADA – Applications are now being accepted for the Beef Researcher Mentorship Program. The program, offered through the Beef Cattle Research Council, is geared towards upcoming and new applied...
Apr 28, 2016
Update from Ag Info Centre on Seeding and Moisture Levels
ALBERTA – The ground in Alberta is dry, but a field crops specialist with Alberta Agriculture says most farmers will wait a bit longer to start seeding, just in case of another hard frost. Mark ...
Apr 18, 2016
Average Farmland Prices Up 10.1% Last Year
CANADA – A new report says the average price of farmland across Canada increased 10.1 per cent last year as low interest rates and strong crop income helped maintain demand. The report by Farm C...
Apr 11, 2016
Apply Now to be a Host for Alberta Open Farm Days
ALBERTA – Farmers and ranchers are invited to open their gates and share their stories as hosts for Alberta Open Farm Days this summer. The fourth annual event will return on August 20th and 21s...
Apr 06, 2016
Farm Operators Urged To Complete Agriculture Census
Farm Management Canada is urging Canadian farm operators to complete the upcoming Census of Agriculture questionnaire. It says government policy advisors use the data to help develop farm support prog...
Apr 05, 2016
$1.5-Million Call for Proposals for Cattle Research Projects
ALBERTA – The Alberta Beef Producers and the Alberta Livestock and Marketing Agency are taking applications of research and development projects that address targeted industry priorities. The pu...
Apr 04, 2016
Possible Drop in Hemp Acreage in 2016
While demand for hemp foods and products is growing rapidly in Canada, it may be a tight year for hemp growers on the Prairies. Hemp Oil Canada president Shaun Crew says unexpected bumper crops in the...
Mar 24, 2016
Enhancements Introduced to Six AFSC Insurance Programs
EDMONTON – The Alberta government says six new enhancements to the Agriculture Financial Services Corporation’s AgriInsurance programs will benefit crop and bee producers across the provin...
Mar 22, 2016
Canadian Federation Of Agriculture Takes Aim At Labour Issues
Canada needs a long-term strategy to address the challenges agricultural producers are facing due to labour issues. That’s according to Canadian Federation of Agriculture President Ron Bonnett. ...
Mar 21, 2016
Nominate an Outstanding Beef Researcher
LETHBRIDGE – The Beef Cattle Research Council is asking you to nominate an outstanding researcher. The Canadian Beef Industry Award for Outstanding Research and Innovation is presented each year...
Mar 17, 2016