Category Archives: Agriculture

A Lethbridge man is looking back on decades of hard work as he is inducted into the province's Agriculture Hall of Fame. Blair Roth was celebrated at the induction ceremony on Wednesday, January 29 at...

Organizers with Alberta Open Farm Days say attendance broke a record in 2024. They say Open Farm Days attracted 52,000 visitors in 2024 compared to 36,000 in 2023. "We were very excited about Alberta ...

The Canadian Wheat Research Coalition will continue its commitment to improving wheat varieties.CWRC is committing $11.8 million over the next five years to a core breeding agreement (CBA) with the Un...

A person from Lethbridge is being honoured for his contributions to the world of agriculture.Blair Roth is one of three inductees into the 2024 class of the Agriculture Hall of Fame. It is described a...

As the demand for water continues to increase in the region, officials want to get a better idea of where our groundwater is.The Government of Alberta has announced $3.8 million in funding for the Alb...

A local veterinarian is being celebrated for his efforts.The Western Canadian Association of Bovine Practitioners (WCABP) and Boehringer Ingelheim Animal Health Canada Inc. have named Dr. Steve Hendri...

AFSC says in a news release posted to its website that Alberta farmers can expect an increase in crop insurance premiums for this year. The company says, quote, "loss experience from previous dry year...

As Donald Trump's inauguration looms, Canada's agriculture industry is waiting with bated breath to see whether the sweeping tariffs he's threatened will come to pass. If they do, producers would have...

Food prices in Canada are likely to increase by three to five per cent next year, according to a newly released report, but wild cards like climate change and Donald Trump could have unforeseen impact...

LETHBRIDGE, AB - A series of research projects will look into ways of improving agricultural practices in southern Alberta. The University of Lethbridge (U of L) is providing $50,000 per year over fou...