Articles for category Agriculture
Tuesday, March 12, 2019
Rocky View County’s spring road bans will be in effect March 18 to June 3, 2019. These dates are subject to change based on weather and road conditions. During the ban period, the following restrictions apply to commercial and heavy vehicles, including agriculture loads or equipment: 90% on paved Read More...
Tuesday, March 12, 2019
The 7th annual Alberta Open Farm Days returns August 17-18 and farms can now register online. Last year’s event continued to break records with 117 host farms, over 23,500 visits, 20 farm-to-table culinary events, 10 tours, and over $189,000 in on-farm sales.Open Farm Days contributes to building Read More...
Tuesday, March 12, 2019
Fungal diseases, bacterial diseases and viral diseases each need different management. Oat growers across the prairies have a number of foliar diseases to watch out for in their fields: crown and stem rust and septoria leaf complexes. Oats can also harbour a lot of different species of fusarium but, Read More...
Tuesday, March 12, 2019
It’s interesting how many farmers adopting regenerative agricultural practices, like intercropping and cover crops, are either downsizing their operations, thinking about downsizing or have taken the pressure off in terms of looking for more high-priced land to expand (either to buy or rent).Three Read More...
Tuesday, March 12, 2019
Large plastic grain bags are continuing to grow in popularity across Western Canada. They are convenient, easy to use and can store massive amounts of grain. Many farmers are converting exclusively to using grain bags instead of bins. But as the bags are emptied as grain is moved throughout the Read More...
Tuesday, March 12, 2019
Grants are still available for upgrading components of grain dryers to high-efficiency models. The Farm Energy and Agri-Processors (FEAP) Program shares costs for components of a new dryer or when retrofitting components of an existing dryer, said Katherine Rogers, energy extension co-ordinator with Read More...
Tuesday, March 12, 2019
Dr. Egan Brockhoff, veterinarian with Prairie Swine Health Services, sheds light on the African swine fever virus and its threat to the Canadian hog industry, Jennifer Blair with the Alberta Farmer Express reports on Alberta brewers using blockchain technology to tell – and sell – the story of beer, Read More...
Wednesday, March 6, 2019
A new agricultural program is now available through Rocky View County.The County has partnered with ALUS Canada, a Weston Family Initiative and national charitable organization that provides Canadians with the opportunity to play an active role in building a healthier environment for their local Read More...
Tuesday, February 12, 2019
Rocky View County’s Agricultural Service Board is looking for nominations for this year’s Master Farm Family Award.Rocky View’s Master Farm Family Award was founded in 1989 and recognizes a ranch or farm family for their achievements in technical farm production and sustainability practices, team Read More...
Friday, February 8, 2019
Join Foothills Forage & Grazing Association Board of Directors and Staff for the 2019 Annual General Meeting at the MD of Ranchland's Administrative Building featuring a tour of the A7 Ranche in the afternoon. More information and registration Read More...
Friday, February 8, 2019
There are a range of different beef operations in Canada, and there is no one breeding program that is optimal for all operations. Breeding programs will be determined by operational goals and the management practices that fit those goals.This is part one of a four-part series that will help you to Read More...
Friday, February 8, 2019
Cargill has declared its sustainable beef pilot program a success and is now looking at long-term strategies for the program, Joel Crews of Meat + Poultry reports. Demand is outpacing supply in Cargill’s Canadian Beef Sustainability Acceleration program, the company says. The program is now looking Read More...
Friday, February 8, 2019
Taking advantage of a strong carrying charge market can make you some money, says market analyst. Sometimes grain buyers offer a little bit extra for producers willing to sell some crop but store it for later delivery. Full article Read More...
Friday, February 8, 2019
As part of Canada's Agriculture Day celebrations in February, you're invited to view a special screening of the documentary ‘Before the Plate’.When: February 1-28, 2019Where: Available free online at BeforeThePlate.comBefore the Plate highlights the questions, the stories and the people behind where Read More...
Friday, February 8, 2019
Presentations, live demonstrations and tips on: using bear spray, how to reduce encounters, coexistence & mitigation strategies, interpretive displays and multi-species deterrent training.Date: May 10-11, 2019Location: Old Rothney Farm Cabin, Foothills CountyMore Information (PDF) Read More...
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