It’s a very early start to insect concerns this growing season, from grasshoppers to cutworms and pea leaf weevil. Scott Meers, insect management specialist with Alberta Agriculture, has the details. Listen...
http://multimedia.agr.gc.ca/22183/22183-02/22183-02-video-590x332-eng.mp4 Starting with only 40 hectares of mustard crops in Alberta in 1936, Canada has now become the world’s largest exporter of this ancient condiment. How? Simple: the Canadian prairies have ideal...
The Canola Council of Canada says growers don’t have to be in a rush to seed canola in early May. Other crops such as cereals and pulses that are more suitable for deeper seeding to reach moisture may be better choices for producers waiting for rain. Listen...
The Farm Sustainability Extension Working Group (FSEWG) announces that Jolene Noble of Manning, Alberta, has been hired as an extension coordinator to develop, coordinate, and implement an extension program to increase Alberta producers’ awareness of on-farm...
 The Alberta Young Speakers for Agriculture (AYSA) has announced its inaugural public speaking competition for Albertan youth to share their passion about the agricultural industry. The competition will be held during the Calgary Stampede and offers youth ages 11-24...