
More than half of world’s large lakes drying up, study finds
Gains in Great Lakes, Lake Winnipeg come from runoff, rainfall

Low fusarium levels detected in seed

Indoor ‘mega-farm’ in Calgary getting even bigger
While the facility is the same size, the growing area is being increased by a third and production doubled

A new name, some familiar programs and a bunch of new money
Federal-provincial ag funding deal has new initiatives, old favourites and sizeable grants

Carbon price exemption for farm gas clears Commons
Bill C-234 next headed to Senate

‘Normal’ spring ahead for most of the Prairies
Below-normal rains expected for southern Alberta, western Saskatchewan

Foothills ranchers share rules for water resiliency
Keep it simple: Riparian areas play an outsized role in vital watersheds, and caring for them isn’t complicated

Reduce NO2 emissions 30 per cent? No problem, says expert
Nitrification inhibitors and legumes are clear winners but split application not effective in much of Alberta

The bid to irrigate east-central Alberta
BIG DREAMS: Many hurdles lie ahead, but proponents say massive $1.3-billion project is a lifesaver for struggling region

Rice could grow nice in southern Alberta
The harvest was a bust, but with more suitable varieties the Asian staple could be grown, trial determines