Reading Time: 5 minutes Alberta farmers and ranchers have been calling for a solution to the problem elk issue in the province, and the Government of Alberta has now responded by giving the green light to a problem elk hunting provision for Alberta’s producers.
Alberta gives green light for problem elk hunting
Problem elk can cause thousands of dollars of damage to a ranch, but a new program allows them to be hunted
Keep your farm safe from fires as temperatures rise this spring
Keep water nearby, monitor burn barrels and use fire breaks to reduce the risk of major fire damage
Reading Time: 5 minutes With a dry spring in Alberta, fires on the farm get can out of control quickly. Keep in mind these tips to help prevent fires from starting on your operation.
Floating islands could help filter cattle feedlot storm ponds
Olds College research showed floating islands removed sizeable amounts of ammonia, copper, aluminum from ponds
Reading Time: 3 minutes Researchers at Olds College have studies the impact of floating islands made up of native plants in cattel feedlot storm ponds, finding that the plants can remove a large amount of contaminants from the water.
FARMERS SPEAK: What we heard from you on about Canada’s 2025 federal election and what matters for Canadian agriculture
Western Canadian farmers pointed to worries about trade and tariffs, government spending and Western alienation
Reading Time: 6 minutes There’s still time to share what matters to you and your farm in the 2025 Canadian federal election. We’re surveying Canadian farmers on election issues; initial results pointed to tariffs and trade, government spending and western Canadian alienation.
Are there opportunities to upcycle in the canola value chain?
Researcher looks for ways to upcycle products in the canola value chain using circular economy
Reading Time: 4 minutes Edmonton researcher Emma Stephens is revolutionizing agriculture by reimagining waste. Discover how her “circular economy” approach for canola and other crops can transform byproducts into valuable resources, creating a sustainable and profitable future for farmers.
Pollinators play a crucial role in Alberta
Beelieve it? Bees of all kinds play a crucial role in Alberta’s economy and landscape
Reading Time: 4 minutes Bees: Unsung heroes of our food system. Learn how they contribute billions to Canada’s economy, boost crop yields, and impact human nutrition. University of Lethbridge research reveals the crucial role of diverse bee species.
Eco-friendly bioplastics could help solve single-use plastic problem
Guelph researcher looking to create bioplastics from canola meal and pulse flour
Reading Time: 3 minutes Eco-friendly bioplastics made from crop waste like canola meal and pulse flour could help solve the world’s petroleum-based single-use plastics problem, says researchers from the University of Guelph.
Lakeland College tackling livestock health solutions
Biodegradable net wrap, neonatal supplements and lidocaine-infused castration bands among products tested by research team
Reading Time: 4 minutes Biodegradable net wrap, neonatal supplements and lidocaine-infused castration bands are just some of the products researchers at Lakeland College in Alberta are studying to help improve operations on the farm.
Alberta beekeepers and their bees play crucial role
Beekeepers play a crucial role in the province, but they also face many challenges
Reading Time: 4 minutes Albertan honeybees play an important role in agriculture and economics locally, nationally and globally. Participants in a recent Living Labs seminar heard of their contributions.
Alberta ramps up invasive mussel fight
Zebra and quagga mussels could decimate irrigation in the province
Reading Time: 4 minutes A story about Alberta’s strategy to prevent the arrival of invasive mussels to provincial waterways.
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