Articles for category Council
Thursday, November 22, 2018
Clubroot was confirmed in a field southeast of Calgary in the fall of 2018. This meeting on January 7, 2019 will help you gain a better understanding of the clubroot pathogen, the stewardship of clubroot resistant varieties, and the management tools to help manage the disease and limit the spread of Read More...
Thursday, November 22, 2018
The plebiscite on making the $2-per-head provincial cattle checkoff non-refundable has been extended by two weeks, and so voting will continue until November 27. Full Article Read More...
Thursday, November 15, 2018
Here is a brief summary of the decisions of Rocky View County Council at the November 15, 2018 Council Meeting. This is a general overview of decisions only. Specific, official details can be found in this meeting’s agenda (see the Council Minutes and Archives page), or in the minutes of this Read More...
Tuesday, November 13, 2018
Here is a brief summary of the decisions of Rocky View County Council at the November 13, 2018 Council Meeting. This is a general overview of decisions only. Specific, official details can be found in this meeting’s agenda (see the Council Minutes and Archives page), or in the minutes of this Read More...
Wednesday, November 7, 2018
HELP International is now taking orders for Spring 2019 delivery for shelterbelts and environmental programming: Minimum global order of 50 trees to qualify! Available for landowners, towns, RMs, schools and environmental groups! Trees available for shelterbelts, habitat creation, stream margin Read More...
Wednesday, November 7, 2018
Mowing and ensuring the float line is below ice level are good yearly practices, and warning signs are a must. Full Article
Wednesday, November 7, 2018
A startling amount of beef producers run the risk of nutrient deficiencies in their herd by not testing their forage sources.Analyzing forage sources to better plan for feeding and supplementation is even more crucial in a dry year to ensure cattle receive the nutrients they require as the colder Read More...
Wednesday, November 7, 2018
When Edith Wearmouth thought of all the reasons why she loved the land her family has farmed for 113 years, it made sense to put part of it into a conservation easement. Full Article Read More...
Wednesday, November 7, 2018
Fog fever is not an uncommon condition in adult beef cattle this time of year. It is often sudden in onset and can be a cause of sudden death affecting a significant number of mature cows. It has nothing to do with “fog,” it is linked to nutrition not infection, and body temperature in affected Read More...
Wednesday, November 7, 2018
Injection site lesions visible on the carcass surface have increased to nearly 14% of non-fed cattle and 8% of fed cattle. Even in areas that are inches away from injection sites can result in tissue damage causing tougher meat and lower eating quality. As a result, injection site lesions cost the Read More...
Wednesday, November 7, 2018
Farmers say sometimes it’s better to call it quits in the fall and get back in the field in the spring. Full Article
Wednesday, November 7, 2018
Prices are already rising, but the late harvest is limiting the ability to apply or buy fertilizer now. Full Article
Wednesday, November 7, 2018
We all say it couldn't, but it can happen to you. Whether it’s close to home or across an ocean, fire hasn’t been far from the news this summer.This year has been average in terms of fire risk on the Prairies, says Mike Flannigan, professor of wildland fire and the director of the western Read More...
Tuesday, October 23, 2018
Here is a brief summary of the decisions of Rocky View County Council at the October 23, 2018 Council Meeting. This is a general overview of decisions only. Specific details can be found in this meeting’s agenda (see the Council Minutes and Archives page), or in the minutes of this meeting that will Read More...
Tuesday, October 23, 2018
Rocky View County Council held its annual organizational meeting to elect a Reeve and Deputy Reeve and make appointments to positions on a number of boards and committees.The meeting began with the selection by council of Division 6 Councillor Greg Boehlke as Reeve for a second consecutive term, and Read More...