Category Archives: Agriculture

MELFORT, SASK. - Grain that went into the bin during hot weather could be in danger.Crops combined in those conditions are prone to spoilage in a relatively short period of time. Crops extension speci...

LETHBRIDGE, AB. -- The government of Canada recently announced increased AgriRecovery money of up to $5 million to address extraordinary costs faced by producers, due to the drought and wildfires. Alb...

LETHBRIDGE, AB. -- This year's drought conditions on most of the prairies, brought concerns about major erosion. For that reason, four municipalities in Southern Alberta, Newell County, the MD of Tabe...

COALDALE, AB - For the 2021 Coaldale Lethbridge Foodgrains Growing Project, local farmers were able to gather once again for their annual fundraiser and barbecue.In the project's history, over $1.8 mi...

OTTAWA, ONT. -- On Sunday (Aug 15) the federal government announced, it is adding 500-million dollars to the Agri-Recovery program. It will help farmers who are dealing with natural disasters, includi...

LETHBRIDGE, AB - The federal government is taking steps to assist farmers who are facing a difficult growing season.Agriculture and Agri-Food Minister Marie-Claude Bibeau announced that up to $500-mil...

CALGARY, AB. -- The Alberta Wheat and Barley Commissions have launched an online survey to consult with farmers on amalgamating the two organizations. The commissions have been operating with one mana...

LETHBRIDGE, AB -- A pattern of dry, hot weather across the Prairies over the past few years has resulted in a grasshopper infestation of epic proportions, with some experts saying the nuisance is nega...

LETHBRIDGE, AB. -- It has become on of the most anticipated summer agricultural events - Alberta Open Farm Days. The yearly opportunity for city families to find out exactly where food comes from. The...

LETHBRIDGE, AB. -- In a continuing investment in the future of Southern Alberta`s agri-food economy, the SouthGrow Regional Economic Development Alliance has issued a call for applicants to apply for ...