Reading Time: < 1 minute There weren’t the traditional ribbon-cutting parties, but G3 has opened its latest two high-efficiency elevators in Alberta. The Morinville and Carmangay feature fast unloading of trucks and can accommodate 150-car trains on their loop tracks. The new facilities will ship grain to G3 Terminal Vancouver, when it opens this summer. It too has loop tracks […] Read more
G3 opens two more elevators in Alberta
New trade deal with U.S. now in effect
Reading Time: < 1 minute Canada’s beef producers will continue to enjoy the benefits of duty-free trade under the Canada, United States, Mexico Agreement, which came into force July 1. “In the face of the economic hardships of COVID-19, it is timely and welcome that the new NAFTA enters into force, providing the continuation of economic stability for our rural […] Read more
Know a great steward of the land?
Nomination deadline is July 15
Reading Time: < 1 minute If you’re quick, you can still nominate someone for Alberta Beef Producers’ 2021 Environmental Stewardship Award. Each year, ABP recognizes a cattle operation that demonstrates leadership in environmental stewardship — one that contributes to the land while improving productivity and profitability. The award has been given out since 1992 and the recognition of the winners […] Read more
Alberta young speakers event moves online
Deadline for video submissions is Aug. 15
Reading Time: < 1 minute The Alberta edition of the Young Speakers for Agriculture competition is going ahead despite the pandemic. Although the national edition of the event, held each November at the Royal Agricultural Winter Fair in Toronto, has been cancelled, organizers here have opted for an online videotaped version. “By having all the participants submit their videos online, […] Read more
Hot, dry weather is what’s needed now
Reading Time: < 1 minute While there’s been too much precipitation in many parts of the province, rainfall in June “is replenishing the low subsoil moisture reserves experienced in the South and parts of Central region this past year,” Alberta Agriculture said in its June 29 crop report. But most of the province needs a good stretch of hot, dry […] Read more
Landowners can ‘nominate’ oil and gas sites for cleanup
Website allows owners to put a site on their property onto a list for potential cleanup
Reading Time: < 1 minute The province is now accepting “nominations” from landowners who have inactive oil and gas sites on their properties. The nomination program is the latest phase of the $1-billion Site Rehabilitation Program announced in spring. The program provides grants to oilfield service contractors to perform well, pipeline, and oil and gas site reclamation work. To nominate […] Read more
WheatStalk in Fairview still a go for August
Reading Time: < 1 minute There won’t be as many people and pandemic protocols will be in place, but the WheatStalk field tour is going ahead. There are 40 spots available for each day of the Aug. 6-7 event in Fairview, which is hosted by the Alberta Wheat Commission and Peace Country Beef and Forage. Participants will be able to […] Read more
National speaking event cancelled this year
Reading Time: < 1 minute There was no debating this. Organizers of the Canadian Young Speakers for Agriculture have cancelled the 2020 competition “in the interest of the safety and well-being” of its participants and volunteers. The 35-year-old event has seen more than 1,000 young people aged 11 to 24 compete for national honours at the Royal Agricultural Winter Fair […] Read more
Campaign to focus on food chain
Reading Time: < 1 minute The Canadian Centre for Food Integrity is launching a new campaign to inform consumers on how the food system works. “It’s Good, Canada” will share stories of Canadians working across the food supply chain and provide information about farming, transportation, processing, retail and production at the website itsgoodcanada.ca. The website has short videos from farmers […] Read more
Smart ag research program receives $5.1 million in funding
Reading Time: < 1 minute Olds College’s Smart Farm has received $5.1 million in federal and industry funding for its applied research program. The funds will be used for a series of “industry-driven, college-led” projects to develop, evaluate and demonstrate smart ag technology. “Our goal is to provide beta testing research that will support small to medium enterprises and help […] Read more
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