Agriculture

Results Driven Agriculture Research puts out call for proposals

LETHBRIDGE, AB. -- A new, non-profit organization supporting agricultural research in Alberta has issued an initial $4 million call for research proposals. Results Driven Agriculture Research (RDAR), ...

Oct 27, 2020

New locations added to Alberta's Ag-plastic recycling program

LETHBRIDGE, AB. -- Another six collection sites have been added to the "Alberta Ag-plastic - Recycle it" program. The new locations were opened in early October, to accept empty agricultural grain bag...

Oct 27, 2020

Lethbridge County reports highest levels of agricultural activities in Alberta

LETHBRIDGE COUNTY, AB - It is no secret that Southern Alberta's agriculture sector is an economic powerhouse, but it turns out that it is the most powerful in the entire province.A new report from Ser...

Oct 23, 2020

Alberta Beef Producers sponsors upcoming industry webinars

CALGARY, AB. -- With snow on the ground and crops in the bin the ranching industry entres a bit of a quieter period. However, it`s a good time for ranchers to take advantage of the opportunity to beef...

Oct 22, 2020

Alberta`s agriculture ministry not immune to impending job cuts

EDMONTON, AB. -- What the Kenney government giveth with one hand, it takes away with another. The Government of Alberta has confirmed hundreds of positions within the provincial government will be abo...

Oct 21, 2020

Dairy farmers demand compensation amid pandemic, citing new losses due to CUSMA

OTTAWA - Canadian dairy farmers are demanding compensation from the government because of losses to their industry they say have been caused by a series of international trade deals.Dairy Farmers of C...

Oct 20, 2020

Alberta Beef Producers offer ``thumbs up`` to JBS Foods Canada international partnership

Calgary, AB - Alberta Beef Producers (ABP), is happy to hear of the recently established partnership between JBS Foods Canada and Kanematsu, a respected and leading food service and distribution compa...

Oct 19, 2020

VIDEO: How Southern Alberta Sugar Beet Farmers are so important

LETHBRIDGE, AB- Around Lethbridge, there are many Sugar Beet Farmers that make up a huge portion of the Sugar growing population.The 2020 Alberta Sugar Beet Growers Harvest showcases how sugar is plan...

Oct 18, 2020

New model for agriculture research in Alberta

EDMONTON, AB. -- The Alberta government's agriculture and forestry ministry and Results Driven Agriculture Research (RDAR) have reached a $37-million annual agreement that will prioritize agriculture ...

Oct 16, 2020

COVID-19 outbreak at Lethbridge Cavendish plant, 12 employees test positive

LETHBRIDGE, AB - Cavendish has temporarily shut down operations at its Lethbridge location during a COVID-19 outbreak.A statement emailed from the company to LNN confirmed that 12 employees have teste...

Oct 16, 2020