
Tag Archives Region: central Alberta

Rain turns fortunes around for many, but not all
In the north and central regions, crops are looking very good, but the south and Peace are suffering

Balance your soil nutrient budget this fall through soil testing
Nitrogen prices have reached lows not seen in over a decade

Harvest better than expected in most — but not all — areas
Expectations were low in many areas of the province, but yield and quality have generally been decent

All the iron is still there, but Agri-Trade has a new dimension
There’s still acres of farm equipment to be seen, but also an opportunity to upgrade your personal skill set

Proceed with caution when it comes to micronutrients, says agronomist
It’s not hard to spend thousands of dollars on micronutrients that aren’t needed or produce little benefit, says Ross McKenzie

Pea leaf weevils: The danger comes from below
Adults chomping on leaves aren’t the problem with these pests — it’s their offspring feeding on root nodules
Reading Time: 3 minutes Pea leaf weevils are on the move and are now being reported in crops as far north as Edmonton. The pest first appeared in Alberta in 2000 and they have become a huge threat to fababean and field pea growers in the province. Originally nesting in the south, they have migrated and are now appearing […] Read moreAlberta Farmer Express is a unique, Alberta-focused publication combining the efforts of reporters and editors on the ground in the province with the resources of Glacier FarmMedia’s experienced editorial and sales staff.