Reading Time: 2 minutes The locations for dropping off ag plastic jugs in Alberta is being moved entirely to ag retailers instead of municipal landfills and transfer stations, says the organization that runs the recycling program. “Transitioning to a retail-based collection for the jug program shifts responsibility to accept empty containers from Alberta municipalities to the ag industry, which […] Read more
Farm retailers taking over collection of ag plastic jugs
Dropping off jugs at ag retailers will be more convenient, says organization that runs recycling program
Appeal to grazing leaseholders
Reading Time: < 1 minute The bid to reform the rental rate formula for grazing leases has hit a snag — not enough producers filled in a grazing lease cost survey. The Alberta Grazing Leaseholders Association and other groups have been lobbying the province for years for changes to the rental rate formula “so that it would reflect the true […] Read more
Time to watch for toxic bacteria
Reading Time: < 1 minute It’s the time of year when producers are being warned about the dangers of blue-green algae in dugouts. The toxic bacteria can cause organ damage or even death. Once temperatures reach 25 C, producers should look at the water surface for algae that resembles “blue-green scum, pea soup or grass clippings suspended in the water,” […] Read more
Webinar aims to get to the bottom of grain contracts
Reading Time: < 1 minute If you’re looking for information on grain contracts or have questions for legal experts on contract law, mark July 5 in your calendar. The Canadian Canola Growers Association is hosting a webinar on that date featuring experts from Winnipeg law firm D’Arcy and Deacon LLP. “During this practical session, the legal experts will discuss the […] Read more
Nominations sought for pulse innovation award
Reading Time: < 1 minute Nominations are now open for the Alberta Pulse Industry Innovator Award. The award is given to “a person or organization that has worked to help nurture and shape the pulse industry and has helped contribute to the success of the industry,” Alberta Pulse Growers said in a release. That can include production, marketing, research, extension, […] Read more
Crop disease reporting tool is now live
Reading Time: < 1 minute The 2022 version of a tool that alerts producers to emerging disease threats is now available. The Quick Disease Reporter Tool was created by the Prairie Crop Disease Monitoring Network. It allows users “to make general reports of diseases in common crops” across the Prairies. “This information can be used to identify regions where Prairie crop […] Read more
Fourth pulse-processing company to set up shop in Alberta
PIP International says it has a superior way to process yellow peas that will give it a market advantage
Reading Time: 2 minutes A company that says it has licensed “a groundbreaking technological breakthrough in plant proteins” has been given $1 million in government funding towards a $20-million pea-processing pilot facility in Lethbridge. And PIP International said it plans to start construction on a $150-million processing facility towards the end of the year. In a release, the company […] Read more
Get the lowdown on kochia control
Reading Time: < 1 minute Manage Resistance Now has put out a new fact sheet on dealing with herbicide-resistant kochia. “Herbicide-resistant kochia is one of the largest weed threats to crop production in Western Canada,” the organization, created by CropLife Canada, notes in the online resource (available in the Weeds section of manageresistancenow.ca. A combination of control methods is needed, […] Read more
CCA calls foul on beef labelling proposal
Reading Time: < 1 minute Health Canada is off base with its plan to require a “high in saturated fat” warning label on packages of ground beef, says the Canadian Cattlemen’s Association. “Canadians consume approximately half of their calories from nutrient-poor ultra-processed foods,” the organization said. “By contrast, ground beef is a nutrient-dense protein that contributes iron, zinc, vitamin B12, […] Read more
Ribbon Creek Ranch garners top award
Reading Time: < 1 minute Ribbon Creek Ranch is the 2022 winner of Alberta Beef Producers’ Environmental Stewardship Award, which shines a spotlight on producers “whose natural resource stewardship practices contribute to the environment and enhance productivity and profitability.” The mixed cow-calf and grain farm with a backgrounding operation is located near Linden, on land purchased by Jerry Baerg’s grandfather […] Read more
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