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...
Monday, October 22, 2018
The month of September has been exceptionally cold across the province and, for many areas, unusually wet. Although cool damp weather conditions have halted harvest operations in many areas, this has led to normal precipitation accumulations for most areas of the province (see the Map). Adding to Read More...
Monday, October 22, 2018
Ralph Wright, manager of the agro-meteorological applications and modelling section with Alberta Agriculture and Forestry (AF), analyzes the data and looks back at September.“This September has been exceptionally cold, and for many lands west of Highway 2, unusually wet,” says Wright. “As of October Read More...
Monday, October 22, 2018
On November 14 and 15 in Calgary, speakers will set the stage for you to plan, seed, feed, graze, harvest and evaluate your valuable forage and grassland. We’ll look at carbon capturing and data management, current protocols and how to meet future developments. More information and registration Read More...
Monday, October 22, 2018
High nitrite levels in cattle can literally see them 'starving for oxygen'. Nitrate levels in forages can sometimes be a problem for cattle. Depending on growing conditions, certain plants may accumulate too much nitrate to be safely fed to cattle unless those high-nitrate feeds can be diluted by Read More...
Monday, October 22, 2018
Agriculture Financial Services Corporation (AFSC) is expanding its lending program to offer more assistance to spur on Alberta’s growing agricultural industry. Under the new program, agricultural producers can now access up to $15 million to invest in their farms and operations. This increase to the Read More...
Monday, October 22, 2018
From October 19 to November 13, 2018, beef producers in Alberta will have the opportunity to vote on the service charge model used by the Alberta Beef Producers (ABP). All cattle farmers pay the commission a $2.00 provincial service charge on each animal sold. The service charges fund research and Read More...
Monday, October 22, 2018
This event on October 27th at the Heritage Centre in Mountain View County is planned to promote interest in the field of Agriculture with specific focus on tractors new and old and will include - five Competitive Tractor Operating Skill Testing Events. It is open to any competent tractor operator Read More...
Monday, October 22, 2018
The Canadian Union of Postal Workers is engaged in rotating strikes against Canada Post.It is important to note that payment on all County property tax, utility, or other bills must be made on time, or late penalties will apply.Rocky View County residents who use the mail are encouraged to send Read More...
Monday, October 22, 2018
A new farm and ranch safety grant launched October 15 to help eligible agriculture employers comply with new occupational health and safety requirements. The grant will help offset some of the costs employers may incur in complying with the new regulations. Up to $6 million is available through the Read More...
Monday, October 22, 2018
Drop off unwanted and/or obsolete materials at a designated collection site at no charge. The products are then transported to a high temperature incineration facility where they are safely disposed of. There are various locations available for drop off in Southern Alberta between October 22nd and Read More...