Sulphur Deficiencies

Generally across Alberta is there a greater need for sulphur fertilizer today compared to 20 years ago.

Guinness World Record Crops

While visiting New Zealand as part of his Nuffield Scholarship independent study tour Steve Larocque visited two Guinness World Record holders.

Precision Agriculture

In 2007 Steve Larocque was one of two Canadians who received a Nuffield Scholarship to study agriculture around the world. In early 2009, as part of his independent study tour Steve traveled to New Zealand and Australia to study precision agriculture.

Sustainable Soil Solutions

Starting with healthy soil goes a long way in ensuring a good harvest in the fall.

Ag Safety Week

This years Ag Safety Week theme was about personal protective equipment. The Alberta farm Safety Centre interviewed one family who found out first hand the value of safety equipment.

Chef Tour

The chef tour brings 136 chefs from 70 of the top restaurants in Calgary and Banff, Alberta together with producers in Southern Alberta.

FarmSitting

What do farmers do when they want to take a holiday, vacation or need some extra help? Call for a Farm Sitter!

Soil FoodWeb Canada

SOIL FOODWEB, located in Vulcan,
Alberta is one of 8 labs worldwide
measuring the biology in soil and
promoting the soil foodweb approach
to growing plants commercially
anywhere.

Alberta Beef Producers

The Alberta Beef Producers organization began in 1969 and its purpose is to represent the collective interests of those who raise cattle.

Alberta Livestock & Meat Strategy

Alberta Agriculture, Food and Rural Development has come up with a new initiative called the Alberta Livestock and Meat Strategy.

Horse Industry Conference 2009

Horse Industry Association of Alberta held their 27th annual, Horse Breeders and Owners Conference in Red Deer, Alberta.

On Farm Food Safety Workshop

The Alberta Sheep and Wool Commission recently sponsored an On Farm Food Safety Workshop.

Mung Bean Potential in Alberta

Research is underway on the adaptability of mung bean as a new pulse crop for Alberta.
The Mung bean is used in three main food products: bean sprouts, bean flour and dahl.

Alberta Equestrian Trail Guide

When Pam Asheton found there was no Alberta backcountry equestrian trail guide she researched and wrote one herself.

Saddle Fit and the Sore Back

Saddle Fitting is a complex subject with hundreds of details to address for health and performance. Van Harding 's presentation at the 2009 Horse Breeders and Owners Conference attracted a lot of attention from horse owners.

Etzikom Museum

Volunteers in Etzikom, a small hamlet in Southern, Alberta, turned their former high school into an extraordinary museum.

Knapweed Rodeo

Spotted Knapweed is one of several invasive species of weeds that are finding there way into Alberta. It's effects can be devastating to rangeland.

Fertilizer

Farmers today are feeling the pinch when it comes to input costs since fertilizer prices have risen dramatically in the past two years.

Agronomists

Many farmers rely on the services and advise provided by agriculture consultants, and agronomists to assist them in making the many decisions they must make each day

Carbon Trading 101 Workshop

Alberta's the first juristrisction in North America to implement a carbon offset trading system.

ASPB Range Health and Ecology Workshop

The Alberta Society of Professional Biologists Range Health and Ecology Assessment Workshop held near Vauxhall, Alberta