Meristem Land And Science

Reading Time: < 1 minute Few science issues have attracted as much interest and debate as greenhouse gases, and animal agriculture is directly involved. Now Canada will host a showcase of some of the top science, people and progress in this area from around the globe. The fourth International Conference on Greenhouse Gases and Animal Agriculture will take place Oct. […] Read more

Reading Time: 3 minutes Perry Phillips says it’s hard to argue with the decision of more than 12,000 Alberta farmers and ranchers to develop an Environmental Farm Plan (EFP). There’s no doubt that business reasons were an important reason since an EFP is needed for financial support under various programs or to build food-product branding that includes specific environmental […] Read more

Reading Time: 4 minutes Many landowners in Western Canada are considering wind energy, and there are many potential advantages for reduced energy costs or even income from selling to the power grid. However, Kelly Lund, an engineer and energy specialist with Alberta Agriculture and Rural Development (ARD), says potential investors should do their homework first. “It’s a case of […] Read more

Reading Time: 3 minutes “We used to talk soil conservation. Today we talk soil quality and ecosystem services.” tom goddard alberta agriculture and rural development Like Rodney Dangerfield, soils may not have been getting the respect they deserve. Across Canada farmers are switching to low-tillage systems and conservation management that protects the soil from wind and water erosion. As […] Read more

Reading Time: 3 minutes NOV. 2009 SPRING WHEAT SOIL MOISTURE RESERVES Alberta producers now have free access to more than 270 weather stations across the province, with the launch of an upgraded website for the AgroClimatic Information Service (ACIS). ACIS is an interactive tool designed to help producers and industry take advantage of the streams of valuable information flowing […] Read more

Reading Time: 3 minutes “Solar thermal energy just makes so much sense. It’s just a matter of time before we see more and more operations get on board.” When Standard-area poultry producer Trent Sundgaard considered the alternative energy options available to his poultry operation, he didn’t need to look any further than his last name for a top candidate. […] Read more

Reading Time: 3 minutes “The take-home message is to identify growing conditions and select a water rate and nozzle type suited for the condition” Growers have questioned water rates for many years considering some sprayers and aerial applications have been using less than 56 L/ ha (5 gpa). Industry generally believes high water rates provide the proper coverage and […] Read more

Reading Time: 2 minutes “Ultimately, the true test of the usefulness of the tool will be the feedback offered by producers” lethbridge Anew tool to help farmers get the best nozzle performance out of their crop sprayers is now in the test stage. Farmers are being invited to check out the AgTech Nozzle Selector and provide input. The tool […] Read more

Reading Time: 3 minutes “Our heating costs for the one barn have been next to nothing” With all of the effort being invested to demonstrate agriculture’s image today, northern Alberta hog producer Jaco Poot has a remarkably simple tool for developing goodwill among his neighbours. Every year when it’s time to work manure into his field north of Barrhead, […] Read more