Agriculture

Cargill workers in High River to strike on December 6

HIGH RIVER, AB - Employees at one of Southern Alberta's largest meat processing facilities might be hitting the picket line soon.After two days of voting, United Food and Commercial Workers (UFCW) Loc...

Nov 25, 2021

Alberta Dairy `cost study` program begins January 2022

LETHBRIDGE, AB. -- A prime objective of any business is to have a good understanding of how well it is performing. Important parts of measuring that performance include tracking revenues, expenses, an...

Nov 24, 2021

New study finds irrigation contributes $5.4 billion annually to Alberta GDP

LETHBRIDGE, AB. -- It`s information that is certainly not lost on Southern Alberta farmers, who have a first hand understanding of the value of irrigation. However, a new study sets out exactly how mu...

Nov 23, 2021

Alberta changes how Water Act licenses are regulated

LETHBRIDGE, AB. -- Water Act licenses in Alberta, managed by Alberta Environment and Parks, underwent changes in mid November.As of November 15, 2021, some provincial Water Act licenses will be manage...

Nov 22, 2021

Maple Leaf Foods follows through on commitment to animal care

Mississauga, On. -- It`s one of the most well-known names in meat processing and it`s fulfilling a commitment to animal care at its facilities.Maple Leaf Foods touts its company as one of the leading ...

Nov 19, 2021

"Living Labs" application needs producer input November 19

LETHBRIDGE, AB. -- Alberta Beef Producers (ABP) is working closely with Alberta Barley, Alberta Wheat Commission, and several other industry organizations to identify and test innovative management pr...

Nov 17, 2021

Reduced forage availability leads to above average Alberta cattle sales

LETHBRIDGE, AB. -- Strained feed supplies in Alberta have prompted producers to sell off cattle earlier than normal and increase cow culling. Jason Wood, the provincial livestock market analyst with A...

Nov 16, 2021

Applications open Dec. 1 for Rotary/Exhibition Agricultural Scholarships

LETHBRIDGE, AB - Young Southern Albertans looking to start a career in agriculture might be able to get some help along the way.The Rotary Club of Lethbridge East and Lethbridge & District Exhibit...

Nov 15, 2021

Province announces $118M to modernize irrigation in Southern Alberta farmland

LETHBRIDGE, AB - Farmers across the province will have greater access to funding for irrigation projects.In partnership with the Canada Infrastructure Bank, the Alberta Government is investing $117.7 ...

Nov 12, 2021

Hay West program receives funding boost

MELFORT, SASK. - CN Rail's financial support of the Canadian Federation of Agriculture's (CFA) Hay West campaign will hopefully spur more donations from other organizations.CN is committing up to $250...

Nov 10, 2021