Category Archives: Agriculture
Funding secured to retain U of L agricultural researchers
LETHBRIDGE, AB - An esteemed trio of researchers will be able to stay at the University of Lethbridge (U of L) for longer.The U of L has secured nearly $700,000 in funding from the Results Driven Agri...
Nov 27, 2023
Beef Cattle Research Council asking for feedback from cow-calf producers
CALGARY, AB - The Beef Cattle Research Council (BCRC) is asking all Canadian cow-calf producers to share insight into their on-farm management and production practices which will provide direction on ...
Nov 24, 2023
Farm equipment sales expected to slow in the new year
MELFORT, SK - Higher interest rates, increased equipment prices and a decline in commodity prices are expected to contribute to a softening of farm equipment sales in 2024.According to Farm Credit Can...
Nov 24, 2023
Grain grading school offered to growers
MELFORT, SK - Farmers will have an opportunity to learn more about the process involved to determine the quality of their grain.During Grade School 2023 producers can watch in-person grading demonstra...
Nov 23, 2023
Good quality and higher-than-average protein content for the 2023 wheat crop
MELFORT, SK - Even with a large variation in growing conditions across the country, Canadian farmers were still able to produce another top-quality wheat crop.Cereals Canada has released the 2023 New ...
Nov 22, 2023
Lethbridge College to host irrigated crop conference in January 2024
LETHBRIDGE, AB - Lethbridge College will start the new year by hosting a special agricultural event.The Irrigated Crop Production Update (ICPU) conference will be held from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Thursda...
Nov 20, 2023
Applications open for 2024 Rotary Club of Lethbridge East agricultural scholarship
LETHBRIDGE, AB - Applications are open for the Rotary Club of Lethbridge East's annual Agricultural Scholarship. The program is celebrating its sixth year.Organizers said in 2024, they hope to award t...
Nov 16, 2023
New methane emission reduction challenge launched by federal government
SAINTE-CLOTILDE DE CHTEAUGUAY, QC - A new initiative has been unveiled in Canada, aimed at reducing methane emissions.On Tuesday, November 14, 2023, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Agricult...
Nov 14, 2023
Ottawa invests over $9 million for canola industry
GLENLEA, MB - The federal government has announced a funding boost for the canola sector.On Tuesday, November 14, 2023, federal Minister of Agriculture and Agri-food Lawrence MacAulay announced over $...
Nov 14, 2023
Campaign launched to encourage youth to consider a career in farming
TORONTO, ON - Agriculture in the Classroom Canada (AITC-C) has launched a new campaign aimed at inspiring and motivating youth to think about a career in the agriculture and agri-food industry.The org...
Nov 07, 2023