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),…
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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,…
Nuffield Scholarships Offer Life-Changing Opportunity to Broaden Agricultural Horizons
The application period for the 2025 Nuffield Canada scholar cohort runs from April 1 to June…
Ag Future: Innovation in Agri-Food #241: Navigating Calf Scours: Essential Tips for Producers During Calving Season | Dr. Shelby Roberts & Brett Steinocker
This podcast delves into the issue of calf scours, offering producers valuable information and practical tips…
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…
BCRC: Cow-Calf Producers Asked for Input on Research and Extension Strategies
The Beef Cattle Research Council is asking for cow-calf producers in every province to complete the…
AgTech Tuesday: SeedMaster Partners with Olds College to Elevate Agricultural Innovation
SeedMaster Manufacturing has partnered with Olds College of Agriculture & Technology to sponsor seeding equipment for…
RRC Podcast #3: Cattle Market Update with RaboBank’s Lance Zimmerman
Lance Zimmerman from RaboBank comments on the explosive cattle market trends we have seen in the…
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…
SaskBarley Launches New Podcast Series Celebrating Barley Variety Development
A new podcast series looking back at 50 years of barley breeding in Western Canada has…
AgKnow: Addressing the Mental Health Challenges Faced by Alberta Farmers
Mental health is a critical issue for farmers in Alberta and elsewhere, but a new initiative…
Lethbridge College’s research reputation hits new heights
Lethbridge College has ranked 16th on the list of Canada's top 50 research colleges, its highest-ever…
Research project aims to find best varieties of potatoes
How do companies and researchers decide which potatoes go into development for chipping, french fries, and…
Money for Farmers To Help Reduce GHGs
Applications are now open for the On-Farm Climate Action Fund or OFCAF.
Researchers Look at Viability of No Fence Collars on Canadian Prairies
Research is about to start at Olds College on whether no fence collars for cattle that…
BCRC: Dr. Surya Acharya Receives 2021 Canadian Beef Industry Award for Outstanding Research and Innovation
Forage breeder Dr. Surya Acharya, is the winner of the 2021 Canadian Beef Industry Award for…
Farming Smarter: Crop desiccating methods & results
Ken Coles shares results of a desiccant trial showing the results from timing, nozzle size and…
The Growing Point: Preventing selection of herbicide-resistant weeds with Dr. Breanne Tidemann (AAFC)
Dr. Breanne Tidemann chats about the current state of weed resistance in Western Canada, how we…