Articles for category Meetings & Hearings
Tuesday, January 5, 2021
It depends on whether you’re budgeting or performing an investment analysis. Improved cost of production budgets can improve management decisions. “Know your cost of production” is an annual farm advisor’s rallying cry. This is still good advice with ever-rising costs and uncertain revenue. How Read More...
Friday, December 18, 2020
In accordance with section 194(1)(a) of the Municipal Government Act and section 22 of the Procedure Bylaw, the Reeve may call a special Council meeting whenever the official considers it appropriate to do so. This notice to Council under section 194(4) of the Municipal Government Act and will be Read More...
Thursday, December 10, 2020
Read the newsletter. In this month’s edition: Vice-Chairman’s Note – Rod Vergouwen Whither the wind: How to decide on windbreaks Forage intercropping trials show promise in Western Canada ‘Messy’ fields may help bottom line Bulls need special attention during winterFoothills Forage and Grazing Read More...
Thursday, December 10, 2020
ALUS Canada and University of Alberta want to hear your ideas and opinions on adaptive multi-paddock grazing! The University of Alberta has been conducting studies on the benefits of Adaptive Multi-paddock Grazing (AMP) in terms of agricultural greenhouse gases, environmental benefits, and benefits Read More...
Thursday, December 10, 2020
Everyone is in favour of improving soil health and there are a lot of recommended practices for doing that. But it’s when the rubber meets the road that things get complicated — and change takes time and patience. Full Article Read More...
Thursday, December 10, 2020
The Land Stewardship Centre’s Green Acreages Program is now accepting applications from small acreage, hobby farm, and recreational property owners to fund cost-shared, eligible stewardship initiatives on their properties. Learn more and apply today. Read More...
Thursday, December 10, 2020
Ryan Boyd will put 400 yearlings on a quarter-acre as part of a system to boost forage productivity. Full Article
Friday, November 27, 2020
Clubroot is a soil-borne disease of cruciferous crops (canola) which causes swellings or galls to form on the roots, and ultimately causes a premature death of the plant. There is currently no treatment for this disease but it is possible to reduce its severity by using best management Read More...
Wednesday, November 25, 2020
Click here for your November Newsletter (PDF)In this month’s edition: Directors Note- Ben Campbell Beef producers share insights into certification programs Backgrounding basics - easing the transition from weaning to feeding Soil Carbon, Soil Health and Carbon MarketsFoothills Forage and Grazing Read More...
Wednesday, November 25, 2020
Tips to keep your system in good working order. Full Article
Wednesday, November 25, 2020
Producers must ensure cattle are fit to travel and communicate all details to transporters before their animals leave the farm. Full Article
Wednesday, November 25, 2020
From the Ground Up with Steve Kenyon. Steve looks at the basics and provides 10 points that will help new producers understand what regenerative grazing is. Full Article
Wednesday, November 25, 2020
An innovative multi-year initiative that is helping to recover and recycle plastic used on farms will ramp up this fall, providing more Canadian farmers with opportunities to manage plastic waste in environmentally responsible ways. Full Article Read More...
Tuesday, November 17, 2020
In accordance with section 194(1)(a) of the Municipal Government Act and section 22 of Procedure Bylaw C-7907-2019, the Reeve may call a special Council meeting whenever the official considers it appropriate to do so. As the Chief Elected Official for Rocky View County, Reeve Dan Henn has called for Read More...
Tuesday, September 29, 2020
Develop management zones, consider mobile nutrients, and don’t neglect phosphorus, says Matt Gosling. Full Article