Livestock producers are being asked to monitor their animals for poor feed intake as well as reduced milk or meat production after a examination of crops harvested in Canada last year.

An Alberta based internationally renowned cereal breeder and research scientist has been honoured by the American Society of Agronomy.

November has arrived, meaning regional meetings for the crop commissions and livestock groups are starting. A chance for farmers to have their voice heard and influence the industry.

The Alberta Wheat Commission, Alberta Barley and Alberta Canola Producers Commission are coming together to host a grain grading workshop called Making the Grade on July 28th at Olds College.

Tens of thousands of wide-eyed kids full of energy and excitement have been peppering farmers and producer groups with questions for the past couple days at the BMO Centre in Calgary. Questions about pigs, the difference between pot and pearl barley, the nutritional value of potatoes, about monoculture and where you can get farm fresh eggs.