Category Archives: Agriculture
Cow-Calf surveys show many changes in the industry
LETHBRIDGE — Recent Cow-Calf surveys across Canada were conducted to establish industry benchmarks for producion indicators and management practices, establish industry trends and guide research...
Dec 19, 2018
Lethbridge to host Agronomy Update 2019
LETHBRIDGE — Agronomy Update 2019 is scheduled for Lethbridge in January and there is a lot on the agenda The conference for grain producers, crop advisers and industry partners is designed to a...
Dec 13, 2018
Agriculture and Agri-Food helps improve swine health surveillance
QUEBEC CITY — Agriculture Canada ha announced investments of over $1.5 Million to support animal health and disease surveillance in the hog sector. The government will invest up to $1.5 Million ...
Dec 13, 2018
Potatoes expected to be available despite poor harvest
TABER - The executive director of the Potato Growers of Alberta isn't as concerned as some about the possibility of a potato shortage due to a poor harvest. The final harvest update from the United Po...
Dec 07, 2018
Canadian Wheat class modernization to reduce segregation of classes
OTTAWA — The Canadian Grain Commission says four wheat classes will disappear on July 1st of 2019, to reduce the cost of grain segregation in the commercial handling system. They include Canada ...
Dec 06, 2018
Massive greenhouse at Coaldale supplying locally-grown lettuce year-round
COALDALE - Amid concerns about romaine lettuce and E. coli, a massive greenhouse operation just east of Coaldale is doubling in size to meet the demand for a clean, Canadian source of lettuce. When th...
Dec 05, 2018
Cows can be pessimistic and it affects their ability to cope with stress
VANCOUVER – Dairy cows can be optimistic or pessimistic from a young age and their inherent outlook can predict their ability to cope with stress, new research from the University of British Col...
Dec 04, 2018
Two Southern Albertans among three recognized for longtime service to 4-H
EDMONTON – A couple from Lethbridge County, along with another from Manning, are the three Albertans to be inducted in to Alberta’s 4-H Hall of Fame for 2018. 4-H Alberta is the largest yo...
Dec 04, 2018
Unofficial ABP plebiscite results - continue refundable service charge
CALGARY — The Alberta Agricultural Products Marketing Council (Marketing Council) has releaed unnofficial results of the Alberta Beef Producers (ABP) service charge plebiscite. ABP Chair Charlie...
Dec 03, 2018
Bill 6 officially takes effect this weekend
EDMONTON — Whether farmers and ranchers agree with it or not, the final stage of Bill 6 will be implemented as of December 1st. "Our government has the backs of working people and we value the c...
Dec 01, 2018