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Hail Report: Alberta Crops Most Affected By Recent Storms

Tim Parent August 10, 2024

Between July 15-26, there were 737 claims of crop damage from hail and storms. The majority…

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20/20 Seed Lab

20/20 Seed Labs Celebrates 35 Years of Innovation and Research 

Tim Parent August 4, 2024

In 35 years 20/20 Seed Labs has gone from a small business into a fully accredited…

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CASA Raises Grain Safety Concerns Following “Amazing Race Canada” Episode

Tim Parent August 2, 2024

The Canadian Agricultural Safety Association is raising grain safety concerns following a recent episode of the…

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hail

Hail Report: Golf Ball-Sized Hail Causes Considerable Crop Damage

Tim Parent July 29, 2024

The Canadian Crop Hail Association says golf ball-sized hail caused considerable crop damage in some parts…

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Canadian Beef Industry Conference Will Focus On Saskatchewan’s Agricultural Landscape

Tim Parent July 26, 2024

Saskatchewan’s agricultural landscape will be front and centre as Saskatoon hosts the upcoming Canadian Beef Industry…

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Hail Report: Mild to Severe Hail Damage to Crops Reported Across the Prairies

Tim Parent July 19, 2024

Summer storms across Alberta, Saskatchewan, and Manitoba resulted in mild to severe hail damage to crops…

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Loss and Legacy at the Calgary Stampede’s Vintage Tractor Pull

Tim Parent July 17, 2024

The vintage tractor community at the Calgary Stampede lost two members this year. The pullers took…

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Radiate: Plant Growth Stimulant Aims to Improve Overall Crop Performance

Tim Parent July 15, 2024

Radiate is a plant growth stimulant designed to develop longer, stronger, healthier roots, significantly improving nutrient…

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Alberta’s Young Voices Shine at Youth Agriculture Speaking Championship

Tim Parent July 14, 2024

The AYSA and Calgary Stampede hosted the Youth Agriculture Speaking Championship, bringing together young minds to…

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Thrilling Win For Farming Trio at Calgary Stampede’s Team Cattle Penning Championship

Tim Parent July 12, 2024

Ronnie Fleming, Stewart Maschmeyer, and Cameron Maschmeyer from Bruderheim, Alberta won the 10-Class class in the…

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Hail Report: Cereal Crops Show Resilience After Early Season Storms

Tim Parent July 12, 2024

The Canadian Crop Hail Association is currently reviewing approximately 1,000 crop damage claims from storms that…

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Alberta Beef Producers Secure $1.9 Million Funding Boost for VBP+ Program

Tim Parent July 11, 2024

The governments of Alberta and Canada are supporting Alberta Beef Producers with a $1.9 million funding…

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hail

Hail Report: Crop Damage Claims Reach 1,500 for June 17-23

Tim Parent July 6, 2024

The Canadian Crop Hail Association, hail ranging from pea-sized to as large as softballs from storms…

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Agriculture Literacy Program At University of Calgary Gets $1 Million Donation From BMO

Tim Parent July 4, 2024

The Simpson Centre for Food and Agriculture Policy at the University of Calgary has launched the…

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CFIA Seeking Feedback on National Potato Wart Response Plan

Tim Parent June 30, 2024

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has launched a public consultation on its proposed National Potato…

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The Countdown Is On For AWC East 2024

Tim Parent June 30, 2024

The countdown is on to the Advancing Women in Agriculture AWC East 2024 Conference happening in…

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hail

Severe Weather Leads to Over 900 Crop Damage Claims

Tim Parent June 28, 2024

Insurance adjusters are investigating the crop damage claims following storms that blew through the Prairies between…

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The Agricultural and Economical Potential of Nanotechnology

Tim Parent June 23, 2024

Convergent Bio, which was launched earlier this year, aims to explore nanotechnology and its unlimited potential…

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Six Students Awarded CABEF Agricultural Scholarships

Tim Parent June 18, 2024

The Canadian Agri-Business Education Foundation (CABEF) has awarded $2,500 agricultural scholarships to six students from across…

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National Circle for Indigenous Agriculture and Food

National Circle for Indigenous Agriculture and Food Launches to Tackle Barriers in Canada’s Food Chain

Tim Parent June 14, 2024

The National Circle for Indigenous Agriculture and Food will work with Indigenous entrepreneurs and communities looking…

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