Reading Time: < 1 minute Applications for the second round of grants from the On Farm Climate Action Fund open today. RDAR, the agency delivering most of Alberta’s share of the $200-million federal program, has posted new resources on its website. They include an updated seven-page FAQ document that answers common questions on eligibility, applying, receiving funding, and general program […] Read more
Round 2 of climate grants opening
De-registered canola varieties a ‘no-grow’
Reading Time: < 1 minute Keep it Clean’ is reminding farmers that they should not plant de-registered canola varieties. On its “no-grow” list are several Liberty Link (B. napus) varieties, as well as one Roundup Ready Polish (B. rapa), five bromoxynil tolerant and one Clearfield tolerant. The no-grow list is one of ‘5 Simple Tips’ from Keep it Clean, and […] Read more
No shuffling of the (director) chairs
Reading Time: < 1 minute The chairs of both Alberta Canola and Alberta Wheat were re-elected at AGMs in January. Roger Chevraux of Killam returns as chair and Ian Chitwood of Airdrie as vice-chair of Alberta Canola but the organization will have four new directors: Christi Friesen (Brownvale) in Region 1, Jeannette Andrashewski (Two Hills) in Region 4, Paula Law […] Read more
Lethbridge College gets $2-million for ag research facility
Reading Time: < 1 minute Lethbridge College has been given $2-million by Ottawa to complete a new research facility and lab. The Agriculture Research Innovation Facility is housed in what was called the Farm Stewardship Centre when it was operated by the provincial agriculture ministry. It was acquired by the college in 2022. It will be home to seven research […] Read more
Feedlot expert named veterinarian of the year
Reading Time: < 1 minute Dr. Calvin Booker of Okotoks has been given the 2023 Veterinarian of the Year Award. Booker was recognized for his work in advancing feedlot veterinary services, including developing a data recording system for daily feedlot operations and using applied epidemiology to control disease. He was also praised for making “extraordinary contributions to bovine health through […] Read more
Alberta lamb business sale finalized
Reading Time: < 1 minute Quebec company Préval Ag has completed its purchase of the Alberta lamb processing plant and large feedlot of the defunct North American Lamb Company. “For us, sourcing locally is essential, and we will therefore be working closely with local producers to expand the marketing of our lamb products in the Canadian market,” Alex Fontaine, president […] Read more
Research resources for livestock producers
Reading Time: < 1 minute An Ontario livestock organization has a series of resources aimed at helping farmers put research into practice. The podcasts, videos and webinar recordings on the Livestock Research Innovation Corporation website “offer timely and credible information that will help them make the best possible decisions in how to manage their farms and raise their livestock,” said […] Read more
Alberta canola growers have a big new customer in their backyard
Imperial Oil’s new facility near Edmonton will produce one billion litres of renewable biodiesel annually
Reading Time: 2 minutes Imperial Oil has started construction of what will be the country’s largest renewable diesel facility and a major new customer for Alberta canola farmers. With an ever-increasing amount of canola being crushed domestically, Imperial is moving quickly to secure feedstocks such as canola for its new facility at its Strathcona refinery near Edmonton, said a […] Read more
Cattle Young Leaders program now open
Reading Time: < 1 minute Applications are now being taken for the next edition of the Canadian Cattle Young Leaders program. The mentorship program offered by the Canadian Cattle Association is open to young people, ages 18 to 35, with 16 participants paired with an industry leader who can help them advance their career in the beef industry. Successful applicants […] Read more
Pest survey results and maps now available
There’s extensive information available on high-risk insect pest species in Alberta
Reading Time: 2 minutes Alberta’s agriculture ministry has begun posting 2022 insect population maps and 2023 forecast information. The counts are based on extensive sampling by agricultural fieldmen and applied research groups across the province last year, and the reports from Alberta Agriculture highlight survey findings by region. They also provide info on identification, life cycle, damage and pest […] Read more
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