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.

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.

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.

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