Reading Time: 2 minutes Zebra mussels could be incredibly damaging to Alberta’s waterways and irrigation districts if the invasive species were to make its way to Alberta.
Alberta irrigators continue efforts to keep out zebra mussels
The invasive species would cause significant damage to the province’s irrigation infrastructure if they were to gain a foothold
Pigs turn the thermostat down
Study shows when pigs control barn temperatures, they prefer it on the cooler side
Reading Time: 3 minutes A study from the Prairie Swine Centre showed that pigs prefer to keep temperatures lower in the barn when they have control of the thermostat, which helps producers keep their pigs happier and save on their utilities bill.
Alberta irrigation farmers strive for efficiencies to battle through droughts
Southern Alberta irrigators enter the growing season with full reservoirs following the much drier conditions of previous years
Reading Time: 3 minutes Irrigation reservoirs in Alberta are looking strong heading into the 2025 growing season, which should help growers when drought conditions arrive this summer.
Book sees both sides of regenerative agriculture
Southern Alberta author offers producers advice on how to practically apply the soil regeneration movement to their farms
Reading Time: 3 minutes Scott Gillespie, a southern Alberta farmer and author, shares his experiences in regenerative agriculture in his book Practical Regeneration: Realistic Strategies for Climate Smart Agriculture.
Transition to drought expected to be swifter this year
Fractions of a degree in change of ocean tempartures impact weather patterns and agriculture producers caring for their livestock and crops
Reading Time: 5 minutes Temperature changes in the oceans will affect moisture for farmers in Canada, and drought may come about quicker than normal this year.
Water researcher warns of looming shortages
Rising temperatures, melting glaciers, erratic weather patterns pressure producers to find more efficient water management
Reading Time: 5 minutes Low levels of snow pack in the Rockies this winter means Alberta could be in for another season of drought this summer.
Grazing leases draw controversy in Taber area
High bids are pushing cattle out in favour of irrigation ventures
Reading Time: 4 minutes Cattle producers in the Municipal District of Taber are seeing lease rates skyrocket as interested parties are pricing out the region’s ranchers with large tender offers.
Southern Alberta irrigators get water allocation boost
As region emerges from drought, St. Marty’s River Irrigation District increases allocation to 12 inches for the season
Reading Time: 2 minutes The St. Mary River Irrigation District has increased water allowance to 12 inches for producers in the region this growing season.
NewCold cold storage facility a game changer for southern Alberta agriculture
Automated facility will load and unload trucks in minutes, with no human intervention
Reading Time: 3 minutes NewCold’s first advanced automated cold storage warehouse in Canada is nearing completion, with the Coaldale, Alberta facility expected to open in late June of 2025. The $222 million state-of-the-art facility will revolutionize the southern Alberta agriculture corridor.
Mental health counselling offered to Alberta farmers
AgKnow breaking down the barriers to mental health access for farmers
Reading Time: 3 minutes Given the physical demands that agriculture has with the weighty responsible of feeding the world, sometimes the mental weight of such a huge responsibility can be pushed aside.
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