Articles for category Council News
Wednesday, June 24, 2020
Every harvest — and especially in recent years — grain dryers across Alberta are put into action.But the busy season doesn’t leave time for the care and maintenance to reduce the risk of fire when these units are working flat out.Although it’s impossible to completely eliminate fire risk with Read More...
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...
Wednesday, June 24, 2020
Here is a brief summary of the decisions of Rocky View County Council at the June 23, 2020 Council Meeting. This is a general overview of decisions only. Details of the agenda items can be found in the meeting’s agenda and details on the specifics of the decisions can be found in the minutes of this 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, June 10, 2020
Here is a brief summary of the decisions of Rocky View County Council at the June 9, 2020 Council Meeting. This is a general overview of decisions only. Details of the agenda items can be found in the meeting’s agenda and details on the specifics of the decisions can be found in the minutes of this 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...