A New Way to Report Rat Sightings in Alberta
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310RATS@gov.ab.ca is the new email address that people can use if they see a rat – dead or alive – in the province. Albertans…
Beekeepers to get $1 Million for Replacement Colonies
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In response to the recent challenges faced by Alberta’s beekeepers, the provincial Agriculture Ministry is introducing a new…
Don’t Let Your Grain Dryer Become a Grain Fryer
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Every harvest — and especially in recent years — grain dryers across Alberta are put into action.
But the busy season doesn’t…
Plan for Fall Weed Control as Part of Your Post-Harvest Workload
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It’s spring and, as usual, time is tight before seeding. Everyone knows how beneficial pre-seed applications can be for top-…
Alberta Deregulates Fusarium
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Alberta is moving to keep fusarium in check by means other than the “zero tolerance” policy it has in effect on agricultural…
AFAC Introduction to Backyards Chickens Virtual Series
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Are you interested in keeping backyard chickens? Do you want learn more about flock health, handling, cost, by-laws, breeds,…
No Such Thing as a Free Lunch When it Comes to Crop Nutrition
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When I worked as a plant pathologist for Alberta Agriculture in the 1970s, I was surprised to find only 10 per cent of Prairie…
Eight Ways to Boost Your Herbicide Resistance Prevention Strategy
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The number of herbicide groups that various weeds are resistant to continues to grow across the Prairies; however, farmers…
Study Finds Link Between Mental Health and Business Management Practices
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While a small percentage of producers surveyed use a business plan, the majority of those report less stress as a result.…
More Mental Health Awareness, Training Needed in Difficult Times
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Advocates of mental health awareness in agriculture discuss warning signs, the best way to help someone and the training that…