Livestock producers and industry looking to drive new success in 2020 and beyond can get a unique window on the exciting new world of agricultural innovation at the further expanded third annual Alberta Livestock Expo, Oct. 9-10 at Exhibition Park Lethbridge.
The 2019 Ranchman's Ridin' and Recitin' was able to take place at Kinetic Exhibition Park in Swift Current, despite poor weather that caused the cancellation of some activities on Sept. 28 and all the events scheduled for Sept. 29.
Most Alberta farm operations are family-based businesses where farmers live, work and play. It can be hard to get away from the daily grind.
Please find attached the Cattle Market update for this week. Highlights include:
Farming Smarter recently received Canadian Agricultural Partnership (CAP) funding from the environmental stewardship and climate change program for a Biobed Project.
Raymond’s second annual ‘Aggie Daze’ will take place Sept. 20-21.
Please find attached the Cattle Market update for this week. Highlights include:
Three of Canada’s leading post-secondary agriculture institutions are teaming up for a one-of-a-kind training opportunity and competition this weekend at Lethbridge College. McDalBridge brings together students from McGill University, Dalhousie University and Lethbridge College to create inn…
Over the Labour Day long weekend, the FarmCash cash advance program opened the 2019 fall application. As of September 1, Alberta producers can apply online through FarmCash for a fall advance on over 50 agricultural commodities. FarmCash is offered through the Advance Payments Program of Agr…
Insect technologists with Alberta Agriculture and Forestry and applied research associations are about to do their biggest surveys of the year, and they are looking for wheat producers to volunteer the use of their harvested fields.
Alberta Agriculture and Forestry Minister Devin Dreeshen visited Lethbridge on Wednesday to take part in his 21st Farm Freedom and Safety Act consultation session of the summer. About 30 local agriculture representatives and farmers took part in the discussion to generate ideas about what sh…
The Honourable Marie-Claude Bibeau, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, announced that the AgriRisk Initiatives Program's new applications will now be accepted.
The Coaldale Lethbridge Community Growing Project had sunny skies on Thursday and plenty of willing hands to bring in its annual barley harvest to benefit the Canadian Foodgrains Bank.
A wheat variety developed by well-known wheat breeder Dr. Ron DePauw and the wheat breeding team at the Swift Current Research and Development Centre has taken the market by storm and received a prestigious award.
Put seven combines together on a quarter section of land and it doesn’t take long for the crop to be harvested. Aug. 8, a group of volunteers had the 160 acres of hard red spring wheat in the bin in short order, with all of the money going to the HALO Air Ambulance.
Like Europeans in the late 1800s and early 1900s, Jos Langeweg was drawn to the wide-open spaces of Alberta as a means to build a better life for him and his family. The Langewegs, however, came much later.
There is a federal election coming this October. Members of Parliament and candidates are canvassing their constituents at barbecues, golf tournaments and eventually all-candidate debates.
Farming Smarter will be one of many locations that is participating in Open Farm Days on August 17.
Alberta Sugar Beet Growers will be hosting an Open Farm Days Event at Cranford Acres Ltd. from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. on August 17.
Kootenai Brown Pioneer Village in Pincher Creek, Alberta is one of several locations that will be participating in Open Farm Days on August 17.
For Alberta Open Farm Days on August 17, Exhibition Park Lethbridge will be hosting a tour to Mans Organics, Lois Lake Dairy, Hearts Haven Ranch and the O.K. Hutterite Colony.
When “Young Guns” is mentioned, typically the 1980s movie “Young Guns” comes to mind starring Emilio Estevez, Keifer Sutherland, Lou Diamond Phillips — but, it is the Young Gun Contest that matters here. The contest was held again this year for youth ages eight to 21 involved in Alberta’s be…
Producers have an opportunity to visit the organic field trials that are part of the organic research program at the Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC) Swift Current Research and Development Centre.
Canadian producers are being asked to share their views on proposed changes to seed royalty structures for cereal crops in a new online survey that launched July 15.
A Soil Health and Crop Field Day will take place on July 23 at the Chinook Applied Research Association (CARA) in Oyen.
Alberta is extending the deadline for farmers and school bus drivers to meet training requirements as new commercial drivers.
When Shayne Hamilton first started growing medicinal cannabis 15 years ago under the Marijuana Medical Access Regulations (MMAR), he was primarily providing his product for elderly clients who wanted the benefits that medicinal cannabis provided, but did not want to feel the effects of the T…
Earlier this month, 10 students were awarded funds towards projects in the agricultural field from the Arnal Boys Memorial Bursary for Young Farmers Inc. The projects varied from goats and pigs to purchasing cattle to chickens and funds for post-secondary education. A total of $33,800 was aw…
With weather and trade challenges impacting producers across the country, Farm Credit Canada (FCC) is reminding customers that Canada’s leading agriculture lender is here to support them through these uncertain times.
Over 15,000 children, adults and volunteers took part in 67 Progressive Agriculture Safety Day® events in Canada in 2018. Since 2002, CASA has been working with the Progressive Agriculture Foundation to support farm safety education for rural Canadian youth through Safety Day events.
On June 8, Alberta Milk hosted their 4th annual ‘Breakfast at the Dairy Farm’ event for the Southern Alberta region at Kingslake Hutterite Colony.
Lethbridge College will receive nearly $1.15 million in federal research funding, the Honourable Kirsty Duncan, Minister of Science and Sport, announced June 13 in Ontario.
The number of calls to Alberta Farm Animal Care last year was significantly higher than the year before, thanks to an increased awareness to the AFAC livestock care alert line that allows the public to make anonymous phone calls when they suspect neglect or distress.
Chris Bittle, Member of Parliament – St. Catharines, on behalf of Marie-Claude Bibeau, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, announced an investment of up to $1,072,335 to the Canadian Meat Council (CMC) under the Canadian Agricultural Partnership’s AgriMarketing program, while attending th…
Urban Hens YQL held an information session on June 5 at the Theoretically Brewing Company in Lethbridge.
The Prairie Gold Produce – Vauxhall and District Regional Water Services Commission Water Supply Project celebrated its grand opening on June 10.
Following are submitted reports from participating 4-H clubs:
The Western Canadian Wheat Growers are pleased that the Canadian and American governments have reached an agreement to remove the tariffs on steel and aluminum.
FarmCash May 8 launched its new online platform for the spring advance. With several new time saving features, this step-by-step, web-based system makes it easier than ever for Alberta producers to apply. FarmCash offers Advance Payment Program (APP) advances on more than 45 commodities with…
During Lethbridge College’s Inaugural Applied Research Conference on May 14 Dr. Sophie Kerneis, a Senior Research Scientist in Microbiology, gave a presentation titled ‘Why Alberta Prairie Plants can be used as a source for new antibiotics?’
Protein Industries Canada gave an Intellectual Property Workshop in Lethbridge on May 9 as part of their 2019 Transformation Tour.
The world has become protectionist. There is, justifiably, much focus on issues with China. But it is not just China. Canadian agriculture commodities are blocked in India, Italy, Saudi Arabia, and Vietnam and face issues in key markets like Peru. Countries are turning inward, finding new wa…
The award was created last year by the Western Stock Growers Association to honour the fallen Walsh rancher who died in a car accident after battling the Hilda wildfires in October 2017 as a member of the Walsh volunteer fire department.
On Friday May 3, the Saskatchewan Court of Appeal released its decision on the Constitutional Reference Case regarding federal jurisdiction over climate change measures. The majority of the Court is of the opinion that the Greenhouse Gas Pollution Pricing Act is not unconstitutional in whole…
The Swift Current Agricultural and Exhibition Association hosted the “Discover the Farm: A Farm Facts Experience’ on April 25-26, at the Stockade Building, Kinetic Park, Swift Current.
The Dhillon School of Business celebrated its annual scholarship dinner by honouring Ralph A. Thrall III and the McIntyre Ranch – and raised $30,000.
Are you between the ages of eight and 21, and involved in Beef 4-H, junior cattle shows or beef production? This is your opportunity to win one of three prizes in the Alberta Beef Producers (ABP) Young Guns Contest. This year we want to know about you – the youth involved in our industry. Te…
HALO Rescue puts hands on a plow in a unique fundraising opportunity.
Workshop for land management professionals is happening in May. Topics include: plant identification and ecological health assessment. It takes place from 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. at the Val Marie Community Hall/Palais Royal Theatre.
The mission has one final task for Lethbridge College’s AgENTs. Students from the Agriculture Entrepreneur in Residence (AgENT) program will pitch innovative solutions to industry-provided challenges at the AgENT Innovate Ag Competition on Saturday.
Megz Reynolds, farmer from Kyle will once again testify in front of the House of Commons Agriculture committee on April 9.
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