Provincially temperatures have been warmer across the province bringing thunderstorms with localized moisture and...
Crops
Canada’s First High-CBD Hemp Variety for Grain Production is on the Way
The following piece is from our sister publication, Germination. New West Genetics and Tritium 3H (T3H) have signed an...
Persistent Precipitation Falls Across Alberta
Temperatures across Alberta have been normal to moderately warm, while precipitation was quite persistent over the...
Do Economics Always Trump Agronomics?
Although producers in the Canadian Prairies have evolved beyond continuous wheat or wheat-fallow cropping systems,...
Protein Levels In Pulse Crops – More Than Simply Genetics
“The use of plant-based proteins in various food products is front and centre in the news - from meatless burgers to...
Sniffing Out Clubroot
It was a sight this past September in canola fields near Brooks in Newell County and again in Leduc County, 2 sniffer...
Consider Yellowfeed if Weather is Delaying Greenfeed Harvest
Yellowfeed could be a solution when producers are concerned with weathering losses of the annual forage cut and drying...
Worry Free Crop Storage
A little preparation prior to harvesting can ensure worry-free winter crop storage. “Warm or wet conditions at harvest...
Pulse and Special Crops Industry Partners with AAFC to Achieve Aggressive Growth Targets
On July 11, the Honourable Marie-Claude Bibeau, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, announced a $5,824,897...
Roll On, Cropping
The benefits of rolling a crop - either after seeding or after emergence - and tips to ensure its success. “Rolling...
Be On The Lookout For Late Blight
This disease affects mainly potatoes and tomatoes and continues to be a risk for all solanaceous crops grown in...
Canada’s Ag Sector Loses $2.9 Billion Due to Labour Shortages
With the strong demand for Canadian food products around the world, agriculture is poised for growth. However,...
Entering the Fruit Industry in Alberta
A number of Albertans contemplate growing fruit for a living every year. A look at what to consider with this...
Tips For Spraying Weeds In Dusty Conditions
Dry conditions and wind can cause dust build-up on weed leaves, which may limit herbicide uptake. Tom Wolf with...
Input wanted from Alberta fruit and vegetable producers
Robert Spencer, commercial horticulture specialist at the Alberta Ag-Info Centre is asking fruit and vegetable...
Crop variety – the spice of life, or money in the bank?
New crop varieties and variety tables are now available, so how should producers choose the variety that works best on...
Make A Difference With Good Crop Rotation
One of the best tools to improve the bottom line, reduce future grief, and lower the risks of pests, disease and weeds...
Crop Varieties Factsheets Now Available
Three crop varieties factsheets have been published to help producers make sound decisions when deciding which...
Protein Premiums For Wheat
The 2018 crop year featured a strong protein premium for wheat, in particular hard red spring wheat. Neil Blue,...
WGRF commits $3 million to Agriculture Research Chair at University of Alberta
Western Grains Research Foundation (WGRF) has announced a commitment of $3 million for a research chair in cropping...