
Tag Archives Biology

Albertans come up big at 4-H science fair

Listen to your crops — the plants are talking to each other
They’re also ‘foraging’ for nutrients, deciding where to put their roots, and calling for help when under attack
You might think it’s crazy — but plants talk to each other and act in ways that are similar to animals and humans. “Step away from the idea of plants as factories and start to think of plants as individuals,” biological sciences professor JC Cahill told attendees at the Western Canadian Soil Health and Grazing […] Read more
You can now report poachers online
The 1-800 Report A Poacher hotline is the best option when immediate action is needed

Balance your soil nutrient budget this fall through soil testing
Nitrogen prices have reached lows not seen in over a decade
Time to get the dead wood out

There may be slim pickins in the pasture
Water-stressed forages have more fibre and less protein, and that can reduce feed intake and body conditioning

Perennial sow thistle costs farmers across Alberta
Noxious Weeds: Perennial sow thistle causes yield loss and acts as a host for pests

‘Public trust’ conference aims to find ways to win back consumers
The popularity of campaigns attacking conventional agriculture shows that the industry needs to do more, says organizer

New Alberta portal offers detailed species and mapping info
Website profiles show where species are likely to be found and how they respond to human activity

How to build a soil-health bank account
This organic production technique offers a big-picture view of nutrient management — and a ‘tough love’ approach to soil fertility
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