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March 2, 2026

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Canadian cattle producers react to favourable BSE ruling

Craig Lester June 28, 2021

Canadian cattle producers are ecstatic that Canada has been declared negligible risk for BSE by the…

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Monitoring for heat stress in livestock

Craig Lester June 28, 2021

As the mercury in the thermometer soars into the mid-to-high 30s (Celsius) this week it's important…

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grain elevators

Albertan gifts replica grain elevators to preserve western agriculture history

Craig Lester June 8, 2021

A High River, Alberta area resident is passing along dozens of replica grain elevators so they…

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4-H livestock sales go virtual for second straight year

Craig Lester May 24, 2021

Due to the pandemic, 4-H livestock sales across Alberta will be done virtually for the second…

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Speaking up for Agriculture: Registration for AYSA public speaking competition opens

Craig Lester May 16, 2021

Youth from across Alberta will be speaking up for agriculture during the Alberta Young Speakers for…

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seeding

Tips for seeding in dry conditions

Craig Lester May 9, 2021

The dry conditions this spring has many farmers planting in less than optimal conditions. Jeremy Boychyn…

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silage

Reducing insect and disease pressures with good crop rotations

Craig Lester May 9, 2021

Central Alberta farmer Brett Jans says a strong crop rotation can help cut down insect and…

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Alltech ONE Ideas Conference to be virtual for second straight year

Craig Lester April 26, 2021

The Alltech ONE Ideas Conference is quickly approaching.  It is set to take place May 25…

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Changing the conversation: Cattle, grassland and the environment

Craig Lester April 19, 2021

Emily Lowe with Ducks Unlimited Canada says there needs to be a change in the conversation…

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Deadline for CABEF post-secondary scholarship quickly approaching

Craig Lester April 18, 2021

Students pursuing a career in agriculture can apply for a scholarship to help them financially through…

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Farm Income Tax: When and when not to use your capital cost allowance

Craig Lester April 18, 2021

Understanding capital cost allowance classes for your farm income tax is important according to Farm and…

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Good records crucial when filing income tax: FBC

Craig Lester March 29, 2021

Tax season is upon us. Are your records in order to help you put together your…

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Grasslands play huge role in carbon sequestration

Craig Lester March 27, 2021

Emily Lowe is a Regional Agrologist for the Beef Industry with Ducks Unlimited Canada, she says…

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Playing around with hemp leads to success for entrepreneur

Craig Lester March 27, 2021

Peter Sykora, the Founder of Big Fresh Hemp, says the business started with them taking a…

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The Agri-Food industry shifts to meet changing consumer demands

Craig Lester March 8, 2021

There is a big shift in the food industry as owners find innovative ways to sell…

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Livestock Care Conference to hold virtual events throughout March

Craig Lester March 1, 2021

'Are we there yet?' is the theme of this year's Livestock Care Conference, which runs Tuesdays…

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So you think you have a closed herd? Think again.

Craig Lester February 27, 2021

Bow Valley Livestock Health Dr. Blake Balog says no rancher in North America has a closed…

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Your cattle herd’s reproduction success is about more than its pregnancy rate

Craig Lester February 27, 2021

Dr. Blake Balog of Bow Valley Livestock Health says defining reproduction success in your cattle herd…

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Growth and opportunity headline YIR Canadian agriculture report

Craig Lester February 22, 2021

A 2020 Year-in-Review report from MLT Aikins LLP says there was significant growth and opportunity in…

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Building a weed control strategy for your crop that goes beyond herbicide application

Craig Lester February 15, 2021

Staying on top of weeds in the crop goes beyond applying herbicides. Kelly Bennett, Category Leader…

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