Tag Archives: Agriculture

Agriculture Roundup for Thursday August 13, 2020
An Agriculture Canada research scientist based in Lethbridge is being honoured for work in animal nutrition and environmental science. Dr. Karen Beauchemin was presented with the 2020 Canadian Beef In...
Alice McFarlane Aug 13, 2020

Chicken, eggs both go first as feds roll out COVID-19 food surplus program
OTTAWA - More than one million dozen eggs will be redistributed via an emergency federal program designed to help farmers faced with too much food and nowhere to sell it. The $50-million surplus food ...
Aug 13, 2020

Farmers urged to start clubroot scouting at harvest
SASKATCHEWAN - Saskatchewan farmers will have a lot to think about this fall once harvest begins. This is also the time to be scouting for clubroot. SaskCanola Chair Wayne Truman said the ideal time t...
Alice McFarlane Aug 12, 2020

Listen: Food consumptions trends continue to evolve
Climate friendly foods are becoming increasingly important to younger generations. Professor David Hughes shares his thoughts on food trends and how cattle producers can reach out to consumers. - alic...
Alice McFarlane Aug 12, 2020

Alberta Equine Partners take action for those facing financial distress
LETHBRIDGE, AB. — Alberta’s Equestrian Federation (AEF) is taking pro-active action to ensure horses are cared for during the coming winter months. It’s estimated Alberta is home to ...
Dori Modney Aug 12, 2020

Agriculture Roundup for Wednesday August 12, 2020
The federal government is rolling out $18 million for projects to strengthen Canada’s food supply chain. The funds are going everywhere from an Alberta company focusing on plant-based proteins t...
Alice McFarlane Aug 12, 2020

Liberals announce $18 million in funding for small food producers
OTTAWA - The federal government is rolling out $18 million in support for projects they say will help strengthen Canada's food supply chain. The funds are going everywhere from an Alberta company...
Aug 12, 2020

Listen: Pork producers discuss how they deal with sow mortality.
SASKATCHEWAN - Pork producers with sow barns are being asked to participate in a sow culling study. Alice McFarlane with Ag Access speaks with Brian Sullivan, the CEO of the Canadian Centre for Swine ...
Alice McFarlane Aug 11, 2020

Agriculture Roundup for Tuesday August 11, 2020
SASKATCHEWAN – Canadian Agricultural Hall of Fame has announced its 2020 slate of inductees. James Halford from Indian Head, Sask. pioneered zero tillage farming. An agricultural economist, farm...
Alice McFarlane Aug 11, 2020

Hail damages crops as harvest starts on the prairies
MELFORT, SASK. – Storms produced high winds and damaging hail in Western Canada as harvest begins. There were more than 300 claims of crop damage from July 23 to 31. The latest hail report from ...
Alice McFarlane Aug 10, 2020

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