Articles for category Agriculture
Tuesday, February 27, 2018
Alberta Agriculture and Forestry has developed a short online survey for input on the program concepts for the Canadian Agricultural Partnership (CAP) set to begin in April 2018 after Growing Forward 2 (GF2) expires in March 2018.This survey offers agriculture stakeholders the opportunity to make Read More...
Thursday, February 8, 2018
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...
Thursday, February 8, 2018
Livestock producers affected by drought, flood, or excess moisture conditions in 2017 may be eligible for 2017 tax relief.On February 6, Agriculture Canada released the final list of regions designated under the Livestock Tax Deferral Provision, adding regions in British Columbia and Saskatchewan. Read More...
Wednesday, February 7, 2018
“Good News Stories – Agriculture & the Environment”Date: Friday, March 9, 2018Location: Cochrane RancheHouseRegistration opens at noon, featured speakers begin at 1:00 p.m.More information Read More...
Wednesday, February 7, 2018
Seeding wheat as early as mid-February may soon be a reality for some farmers, and for some producers on the northern prairies, mid-March may be possible.While researcher Graham Collier cautions against seeding that early now, his preliminary work is showing solid results. Full article: Plant Read More...
Tuesday, January 30, 2018
Very few people think of pruning in the dead of winter, but it is probably the best time to prune diseased trees that are infested with black knot and fire blight.Winter pruning is no different than pruning at any other time of year. You want to remove the 3 D’s, the dead, diseased and damaged Read More...
Tuesday, January 30, 2018
Alberta Farm Express discusses some of the issues impacting the agriculture industry in 2017. Full Article: Year in Review: The Good, the Dry and the Troubling
Tuesday, January 30, 2018
It’s taken two years of work and its creators say it’s a historic step forward. Full Article: World’s First Verified Sustainable Beef Plan is Ready to Roll Read More...
Tuesday, January 30, 2018
“When asked what their plan is for the next 10 years, farmers often say they haven’t had a chance to work on it yet,” says Rick Dehod, farm financial specialist, Alberta Agriculture and Forestry. “Whether the next generation is ready to take over or you are in the prime of your farming career, you Read More...
Tuesday, January 30, 2018
Research on the Record with Reynold BergenIn 2016 I received 10 letters like this:“Dear Dr. Bergen… My name is Emma. I am in 6th grade at Rime Street Elementary. My class found out on vegsource.com that it takes 2,500 litres of water to produce one kilogram of beef. Another site said 25,000 litres… Read More...
Tuesday, January 23, 2018
What money do you have to invest in your local food business? What type of financing fits your business? How much credit should you carry? Join Ron Lyons as he demystifies the finance puzzle that many small agri-food producers, processors and local food entrepreneurs face as they grow their Read More...
Tuesday, January 23, 2018
This conference is designed for all women in agriculture. The program emphasizes key leadership skills and developmental opportunities. Capitalize on your opportunities to network with women in agriculture and learn skills and tools from experts in their field.Date: March 26-27, 2018Location: Hyatt Read More...
Tuesday, January 23, 2018
“A New Era in Agriculture” features first-rate speakers and an exciting, timely agenda. Informal talks at coffee, mealtime, and at day’s end are often valuable too, not only to the producers but for the industry as well. Your presence can only add to the influence of the organizations.Date: March Read More...
Tuesday, January 23, 2018
This workshop provides new or potential dwarf sour cherry and Haskap producers with a detailed outline of all aspects of production in Alberta. Sessions include information on production, including varieties, establishment, maintenance and harvest, as well as the economics of dwarf sour cherries and Read More...
Wednesday, January 17, 2018
Albertans have more time to provide their input on recommendations to apply occupational health and safety (OHS) rules to the province's farms and ranches.The deadline for feedback to the technical working group recommendations is being extended to Feb. 26, 2018, from Jan. 15, 2018, to ensure Read More...