Reading Time: < 1 minute The foundation that puts on FarmTech is cancelling the popular event, which was slated to run in January. “The FarmTech Foundation looks forward to when we can safely reconvene for… Canada’s premier crop production and farm management conference,” said a statement from the foundation, which is comprised of the provincial wheat, barley, canola and pulse […] Read more
FarmTech cancelled, Agri-Trade still a go
Alberta hay situation much improved
Reading Time: < 1 minute After hitting a record high in June 2019, hay prices in Alberta have come down and there should be ample supplies in most of the province, the Beef Cattle Research Council said in a recent blog. However, prices in the north may stay strong because of limited supply and increasing demand. “Northern producers may wish […] Read more
The lowdown on wild oat resistance
Reading Time: < 1 minute Currently, 69 per cent of wild oats on the Prairies have some type of herbicide resistance, and there are limited control options if the weed has developed both Group 1 and 2 resistance. In light of this, the Resistant Wild Oat Action Committee is working to develop increased awareness, beginning with a series of infographics. […] Read more
Glacier loss to impact Alberta water supply
Reading Time: < 1 minute The loss of glaciers due to climate change is likely to mean late-summer water shortages for more than one million Albertans, according to a new study. It’s predicted Western Canada will see a 70 to 90 per cent glacier loss by 2100, and that will impact Alberta’s water supply, notably the Bighorn Dam (about 100 […] Read more
No repeat of the ‘harvest from hell,’ says weather forecaster
Reading Time: < 1 minute The fall harvest season will be somewhat wetter than normal but nothing like last year, according to AccuWeather. There is also a low risk for an early freeze, meteorologist and Canada weather expert Brett Anderson said in the company’s fall forecast on Aug. 14. “The latest signals favour most regions having a low risk of […] Read more
Leduc food centre gets funding
Reading Time: < 1 minute The Food Processing Development Centre in Leduc is receiving more than $4 million for upgrades. Ottawa is putting in nearly $2.7 million for the centre to buy and operate fractionation equipment, which is used to break down crops such as peas and lentils into protein, starch and fibre, which can then be added to food […] Read more
Open Farm Days same, but different
Reading Time: < 1 minute More than 80 farms, ag-tourism operations and other enterprises welcomed visitors during Alberta Open Farm Days earlier this month, including Sturgeon River Stock Farm. The Onoway-area farm had a variety of offerings including equipment and 4-H displays along with old-fashioned ice cream making. But as usual, it was the two-footed and four-footed farm residents that […] Read more
COVID-19 and the farm: Stories from the GFM network
COVID-19 has added an unprecedented level of uncertainty and disruption to the agricultural communities we serve. Throughout this crisis, Glacier FarmMedia is leveraging the strength of its farm news network to help you stay up to date on developments important to your family and farm. Look here for links to all the coverage provided by our […] Read more
Getting to know each other
Reading Time: < 1 minute Barr Estate Winery near Sherwood Park has been producing fruit wines since 2009, but the farm’s cattle were the big draw for the younger set during this year’s edition of Alberta Open Farm Days. Despite the pandemic, more than 80 farms and other ag enterprises participated this year, giving visitors a welcome break during a […] Read more
New user-friendly website for Prairie pest network
Reading Time: < 1 minute The Prairie Pest Monitoring Network has a new user-friendly website. The website, prairiepest.ca, has the features that were part of its long-running blog, such as risk maps, insect monitoring protocols, weekly updates, and insect of the week features. “The new site expands the functionality of the previous PPMN blog,” said network co-chair Jennifer Otani, a […] Read more
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