Articles for category Bragg Creek
Wednesday, June 24, 2020
It’s spring and, as usual, time is tight before seeding. Everyone knows how beneficial pre-seed applications can be for top-yielding crops by eliminating early weed competition and saving moisture and nutrients for vigorous seedling development. But, how can you benefit from early-spring weed Read More...
Wednesday, June 24, 2020
Alberta is moving to keep fusarium in check by means other than the “zero tolerance” policy it has in effect on agricultural pests such as rats, rabies and clubroot.Agriculture Minister Devin Dreeshen announced a ministerial order Wednesday to remove Fusarium graminearum from the list of pests Read More...
Wednesday, June 24, 2020
When I worked as a plant pathologist for Alberta Agriculture in the 1970s, I was surprised to find only 10 per cent of Prairie farmers have ever had their soil tested for crop nutrients.How could they grow a cereal or canola crop without knowing what plant nutrients — nitrogen (N), phosphate (P), Read More...
Wednesday, June 24, 2020
Are you interested in keeping backyard chickens? Do you want learn more about flock health, handling, cost, by-laws, breeds, coop design, diseases, and more? The Advanced Chicken Care Series will be running once a week for four weeks in July. Covering a variety of in-depth topics on chicken care, Read More...
Wednesday, June 24, 2020
The number of herbicide groups that various weeds are resistant to continues to grow across the Prairies; however, farmers should take heart as there are things they can do to protect their fields. It’s about managing weeds to reduce reliance on, and enhance the efficacy of, herbicides as much as Read More...
Wednesday, June 24, 2020
While a small percentage of producers surveyed use a business plan, the majority of those report less stress as a result.Using a farm business plan can decrease stress and support positive mental health, according to a recent study. Full Article Read More...
Wednesday, June 24, 2020
Advocates of mental health awareness in agriculture discuss warning signs, the best way to help someone and the training that can make a difference in rural communities.With uncertain times going nowhere soon, mental health awareness within agriculture is more necessary than ever.Mental health Read More...
Wednesday, June 24, 2020
Struggling with finding the right amount of cattle to graze on a pasture or not sure how many cattle a new rented pasture will hold?The Beef Cattle Research Council now has a calculator to help you with that. Full Article Read More...
Thursday, June 18, 2020
With public health and safety as the top priority, the County has made the difficult decision to cancel the 2020 Rocky View County agricultural tour. Several scenarios were considered in deciding whether this year’s tour could proceed, and in the end the best decision was to cancel the event. This Read More...
Thursday, June 11, 2020
Communities are encouraged to apply for a minimum of $10,000, up to a total of $100,000 for projects that support recreational, educational and cultural facilities and programs. Applications will be accepted from June 12 until August 31, 2020, with the winners announced in October during Read More...
Wednesday, May 27, 2020
Pasture is a key component of beef cattle operations and one definitely worth managing. At first glance, grazing a pasture may appear as simple as placing cattle in a fenced area with a water source. However, practicing effective grazing management is an art and a science. Full Article Read More...
Wednesday, May 27, 2020
As a young woman and the daughter of a well-known farm transition consultant, Good brings an interesting perspective to succession planning.Annessa Good refers to the transition process as a roller coaster ride and it is quite the ride, she says.If anyone should know, it is her. Not only is she a Read More...
Wednesday, May 27, 2020
Farmers can connect directly with food service and retail operations to get more farm-fresh food on Albertans’ tables through an enhanced online tool.Agriculture and Forestry provided $81,000 to the Alberta Farm Fresh Producers Association (AFFPA) through the Canadian Agricultural Partnership to Read More...
Wednesday, May 27, 2020
Foothills Forage and Grazing Association (FFGA) is committed to bringing extension and education to their members. Webinars are a great tool to continue to expand your knowledge from the comfort of your home. FFGA has some previous webinars available online as well as an upcoming live webinar on Read More...
Wednesday, May 27, 2020
Blackleg in canola hasn’t got out of hand across Western Canada yet, but it is on the rise, says a Canola Council of Canada (CCC) specialist who advises farmers to scout fields and consider rotating into different disease-resistant varieties to reduce the risk of disease buildup. Full Article Read More...