New Agricultural Research Opportunity Sprouting in Brooks
There's a new owner of the agricultural research facility near Brooks, Alberta which has been known…
Research
Exploring the Potential of Lupin in Canadian Agriculture
Researchers across Canada are exploring the potential of lupin, a pulse crop that's gaining some traction…
Farmer-Led Research Driving Innovation in Alberta’s North
SARDA Ag Research, based in Falher, conducts unbiased research on a range of topics, from crop…
Medicine Hat College’s Centre for Innovation Off to Great Start
The Centre for Innovation (C4i) at Medicine Hat College, which is now in its second year,…
Taking Aim at Bacterial Threats in Poultry Farming
Dr. Sophie Kernéis with Lethbridge Polytechnic is exploring phytobiotics, plant-based compounds with antibiotic properties to help…
The Effect of Processed Low-Quality Forage on Animal Efficiency and Enteric Methane Emissions
A University of Guelph researcher is examining the impact of processed low-quality forage on animal efficiency…
Western Crop Innovations increasing ability to test quality of malt grain
Crop research organization Western Crop Innovations is increasing its ability to test the quality of malts…
Western Crop Innovations Launches Survey to Guide Future Research
Western Crop Innovations (WCI) is seeking farmer input to shape its future research efforts and priorities. They…
Agriculture Literacy Program At University of Calgary Gets $1 Million Donation From BMO
The Simpson Centre for Food and Agriculture Policy at the University of Calgary has launched the…
From Weed to Crop: Innovator Aims to Build Up Versatile Pennycress
An innovator is working to build up Pennycress, a plant that is commonly known as a…
DUC, PepsiCo Join Forces to Provide Financial Incentives for Producers
PepsiCo provides financial support to eligible producers within Alberta, Saskatchewan, and Manitoba willing to grow oats…
New Fusarium Head Blight Mapping Tool Now Available to Prairie Farmers
Farmers across the Prairies now have access to advanced risk maps for Fusarium head blight (FHB),…
BCRC: The Best Offense is Defence: 15 Plays to Keep Your Beef Herd Safe
The Beef Cattle Research Council (BCRC) is sharing ways to implement some simple barriers against disease…
Alberta School Tackles Sustainable Cattle Feed Solutions Amid Drought
Altario School is spearheading an initiative to determine if an indoor hydroponic system could provide consistent,…
Alberta Seed Processors Lead Silage Trial Initiative for Farmers
The Alberta Silage Trials, an initiative aimed at improving silage variety options for farmers across the…
BCRC: Applications Now Open for the 2024-25 BCRC Beef Researcher Mentorship Program
The Beef Cattle Research Council is now accepting applications for the 2024-25 term of the Beef…
Alberta Establishes New Agriculture Research Organization in Lacombe
The Western Crop Innovations will carry on the legacy of the Field Crop Development Centre as…
SaskWheat’s On-Farm Research Program Showing Growth in Second Year
Carmen Prang, Agronomy Research Specialist with SaskWheat, says the program has gone from sites on four…
Mitigating Barley Lodging: Getting to the Root of the Problem
Ongoing research, Barley Lodging, Getting to the Root of the Problem, aims to help plant breeders…