Agriculture

Lethbridge Farmers' Market set to open on Saturday

LETHBRIDGE, AB- Local vendors are ready to welcome shoppers back to this year's markets. The Lethbridge and District Exhibition annual Farmers' Market is set to return on Saturday.The market will open...

May 07, 2021

Whether growing a crop or recycling, farmers are greening the land

LETHBRIDGE, AB. -- Earth week was April 19 to the 25 but, that doesn't mean we only look after the environment for that one week.That's particularly true for Canadian farmers. Cleanfarms, the national...

May 06, 2021

Federal agriculture program to create 2,000 youth jobs

OTTAWA, ONT. -- The federal Agriculture and Agri-Food minister hosted a virtual event on Wednesday (May 5) morning, to announce a $21.4 million investment in youth job creation. Marie-Claude Bibeau in...

May 05, 2021

U of L researcher leading the fight against blackleg of potato

LETHBRIDGE, AB. -- Dr. Michele Konschuh, a research associate in the Department of Biological Sciences, is leading a study to help ensure Alberta's potato industry stays healthy, thanks to a three-yea...

May 04, 2021

Canadian canola exports could increase on bio-diesel demand

MELFORT, SASK. -- Canada has been selling more canola seed to the European Union. The canola is crushed and used as a bio-diesel feedstock.Canola has competition for that market from soybean, palm oil...

May 03, 2021

Greenhouses preparing for a busy season, highlight benefits during pandemic

LETHBRIDGE, AB- As spring-like temperatures arrive in southern Alberta, local greenhouses around Lethbridge are busy preparing for the upcoming season.Lethbridge has seen above seasonal temperatures o...

May 03, 2021

Soderglen South Ranch honoured with Environmental Stewardship Award

LETHBRIDGE, AB. -- The 2021 Environmental Stewardship Award has been presented to a Southern Alberta ranch couple, by Alberta Beef Producers (ABP).ABP have recognized Scott and Elan Lees of Soderglen ...

Apr 30, 2021

Southern Alberta Table to bring big BBQ events to Lethbridge this summer

LETHBRIDGE, AB - The Lethbridge Exhibition Grounds have partnered with Lethbridge Lodging Association to showcase its newest event: the Southern Alberta Table. The Southern Alberta Table will bring ma...

Apr 30, 2021

Canadian farmers expected to grow more barley and less canola this year

MELFORT, Sask. - Statistics Canada is forecasting a large increase in barley areas, a modest rise in canola acreage but less wheat, peas, and oats this year.The numbers come from a March survey of 11,...

Apr 29, 2021

Agriculture research agreement signed by Lethbridge College and Olds College

LETHBRIDGE, AB - Lethbridge College has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Olds College to further explore agricultural research.To launch the deal, both institutions have signed on to th...

Apr 28, 2021