Category Archives: Agriculture

Alberta agriculture moisture - southern region would be happy to have some
LETHBRIDGE, AB. -- While there is still another month of winter, there are already concerns about moisture, or more specifically, a lack of it in some locations.Snow pack in the mountains is looking g...
Jan 27, 2021

Important elements for establishing healthy calves
CALGARY, AB. -- Calving season looks different on every ranch and Western Canada producers are using either late winter or early spring for calving. However, the Beef Cattle Research Council (BCRC) is...
Jan 25, 2021

Alberta announces 20% off crop insurance premiums for 2021
LETHBRIDGE, AB - This is not an ad for crop insurance. This is a move by the Government of Alberta and the Agriculture Financial Services Corporation (AFSC) that is expected to save farmers more than ...
Jan 25, 2021

Canadian Government invests millions to bolster the Canadian Food Inspection Agency
OTTAWA, ONT. --- As it plans for rebuilding the economy ``apres COVID``, the federal government has looked at what`s essential for the security and growth of Canadian agriculture and agri-food busines...
Jan 22, 2021

Applications open for Cattlemen's Young Leaders mentor program
CALGARY, AB. -- It's a once every year opportunity for young ranchers to hone their skills, build their knowledge base and increase their support system.Applications are open for the Cattlemen's Young...
Jan 21, 2021

Pandemic not holding back barley producers - or brewers
CALGARY, AB. -- It's one of the consumer products that has proven to be recession proof - although it can be impacted by inflation. That would be alcohol.....more specifically, beer. The amber liquid ...
Jan 20, 2021

Lethbridge College researching method of applying water and fertilizer directly to plant roots
LETHBRIDGE, AB - A local team of researchers will conduct one of the first Alberta-based studies into subsurface drip fertigation (SDF).Dr. Rezvan Karimi Dehkordi is part of Lethbridge College's Muell...
Jan 19, 2021

New hub launched to help Prairies adapt to climate change
WINNIPEG, MB - A new hub for climate services has been launched in the Prairie Provinces.ClimateWest will offer tailored and easily accessible regional climate information, data, tools and training to...
Jan 19, 2021

Southern Alberta plant reduces food waste through sustainable insect product
ROCKY VIEW, AB. -- The federal agriculture department isn't just concerned about the food consumed by humans, it has also zeroed-in on feed for animals. Along the way, there's the opportunity to reduc...
Jan 18, 2021

Census of Agriculture coming in 2021
GRANDE PRAIRIE, AB- Statistics Canada will be conducting the Census of Agriculture in May.The data gathered is meant to help form policies and outreach ideas. It is also used to conduct market researc...
Jan 14, 2021