Pulse Research: Creating superior varities of field peas and faba beans
A research project at the Agriculture and Agri-Food Research Station in Lacombe, Alberta is evaluating Field…
Crops
Canadian dollar to have big impact on agriculture sector in 2017: FCC
The chief economist at Farm Credit Canada is telling producers to keep a sharp eye on…
Livestock producers urged to watch feed for high mycotoxin levels
Livestock producers are being asked to monitor their animals for poor feed intake as well as…
Technology and crop production advancements growing quickly
Crop production has changed immensely in the past century. Farmers didn't have the knowledge and technology…
Improving the efficiency of irrigation
Technology has brought irrigation from flood irrigation, to border irrigation, to hand moves, wheel moves, linear…
Financial stability in agriculture to continue: FCC report
Farm Credit Canada is predicting a deceleration of increasing farmland values and farm debt levels.
Irrigation districts provide more than just water for farmers
When you think of an irrigation district, you often think agriculture, but the SMRID doesn’t stop…
Alberta crop commissions to poll farmers on sustainability practices
Alberta's crop commissions have hired one of the world's largest independent market research companies, Ipsos Reid,…
Extra caution needed while seeding in dry conditions
The threat of a wildfire is always a possibility while operating heavy machinery in extremely dry…
Consumers receiving a buffet of information on pulses
When the United Nations declared 2016 as the International Year of the Pulses it was hoped…
Social license top of the agenda at CYFF conference
Topics such as social license, succession planning, leadership, and government relations were front and centre at…
AFSC Introduces Changes to Crop Insurance Programs
Some changes have been made to the Agri Insurance programs offered by the Agriculture Financial Services…
American Society of Agronomy honours retired Alberta crop research scientist
An Alberta based internationally renowned cereal breeder and research scientist has been honoured by the American…
Debate over Bill 6 reaches the boiling point
The Alberta Government received an ear full from farmers and ranchers last week as it kicked…
How to make sure your crop commission hears your voice
November has arrived, meaning regional meetings for the crop commissions and livestock groups are starting. A…
Federal Election to make any TPP agreement tricky: Canadian Chief Negotiator for NAFTA
The country’s chief negotiator during the formation of the North American Free Trade Agreement has been…
A chance to go back to school to help your crops ‘make the grade’
The Alberta Wheat Commission, Alberta Barley and Alberta Canola Producers Commission are coming together to host…
Winter wheat R and D projects aim to close the agronomic knowledge gap
A $2.2 million investment in 11 winter wheat research and development projects is expected to help…
Consumers getting a chance to play in the dirt with farmers
Consumers are getting their third dose of 'The Real Dirt' on farming.
Barley Council looking to grow industry in 2015
After building strong roots in its first year and a half in existence, the Barley Council…