Tag Archives: Agriculture

Harvest begins early for Southern Alberta’s sweetest crop
TABER, AB. — With the memory of Southern Alberta`s early start to winter last fall still upper-most in the minds of sugar beet growers, they`ve decided to move up the harvest this season. The 20...
Dori Modney Sep 03, 2020

More combine fires reported during 2020 Saskatchewan harvest
SASKATCHEWAN – Farmers in southwest Saskatchewan continue to lead all regions with the most harvest progress. Producers in that area reported 50 per cent of the crop combined while the southeast...
Alice McFarlane Sep 03, 2020

Agriculture Roundup for Thursday September 3, 2020
SASKATCHEWAN – Fertilizer Canada said shipments of nitrogen and phosphorus fertilizer reached record levels in Canada in 2020 while shipments of potash and sulphur were steady, down only slightl...
Alice McFarlane Sep 03, 2020

Ensuring animal health with new diagnostic pilot project
LETHBRIDGE, AB. — A new pilot project at the University of Calgary Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, has set out to help livestock producers ensure the health of their animals. Funding is being pr...
Dori Modney Sep 02, 2020

Listen: Farmer recounts harrowing experience with combine fire
SASKATCHEWAN – Combine fires are a real concern in parts of the province where it has been very dry and windy. There have been reports of combine fires in various areas of the province including...
Alice McFarlane Sep 02, 2020

Lloydminster Stockade Round-Up event going ahead with COVID-19 precautions
LLOYDMINSTER, SASK. - Members of the Lloydminster Agricultural Exhibition Association are excited to announce the Stockade Round-Up will still take place as planned this fall, while following the prov...
Angela Brown Sep 02, 2020

Weed control in the fall successful for winter annuals
There are several reasons why weeds may be showing up this fall. A number of fields may have had late applications of herbicides because of the dry spring. Also, slow, and patchy crop growth allowed w...
Alice McFarlane Sep 02, 2020

Farm cash receipts in Alberta down slightly from last year: ATB Financial
EDMONTON – Farm cash receipts in Alberta were down by two per cent ($61 million) in the second quarter compared to the same period last year, according to ATB Financial. Farm cash receipts measu...
Troy Gillard Sep 02, 2020

Agriculture Roundup for Wednesday September 2, 2020
Mazergroup has purchased three Saskatchewan farm equipment dealerships. The Brandon-based company acquired Yorkton New Holland, Raymore New Holland and Watrous New Holland in a merger that took effect...
Alice McFarlane Sep 02, 2020

Changes to Lethbridge College’s Agriculture Sciences program brings new student options
LETHBRIDGE, AB. — The Agriculture Sciences program at Lethbridge College has instituted some positive changes, which will better prepare students for a career in the Ag industry. In past years, ...
Dori Modney with files from Lethbridge College Sep 02, 2020

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