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The net-zero movement is unstoppable, but farmers will adapt

By Alexis Kienlen March 2, 2023

Glacier FarmMedia – Keep calm, stay flexible and farm on. These were the main messages from a panel on greenhouse gas emissions at the recent CrossRoads conference. Canada, and every member of the G7 and 120 other nations, has committed to achieving net zero emissions by 2050, the manager of government and policy relations for[...]

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Renewable diesel demand expected to soar in next two years

By Alexis Kienlen January 9, 2023

Glacier FarmMedia – Renewable diesel production is poised to take off in the next five years and the coming boom is great news for canola growers, says the Canadian Oilseeds Processors Association. “For canola crush, in terms of possible capacity growth in the years to come, we could see almost six million tonnes of increased[...]

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Pandemic fads: Are puppies, plants and backyard chickens still popular?

By Alexis Kienlen January 7, 2022

Glacier FarmMedia – Puppies, plants, and backyard chickens became hot trends when the pandemic took hold — but are they still popular almost two years in? Pandemic pets “At the beginning of the pandemic, we were swamped with people,” said Sharla Willis, who has operated a dog-breeding business for 16 years with her mother Dorrie[...]

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New verified beef program makes a timely debut

By Alexis Kienlen July 15, 2016

The newly launched Verified Beef Production Plus program is taking Canada one step closer in its quest towards verified sustainable beef, says one of its designers. “This is just from my perspective, but we have always had early adopters — the people who believe in it — but there have never been clear market signals,”[...]

Cereals, Crops, News, Oilseeds

Looking for a different way to control wild oats

By Alexis Kienlen August 21, 2012

Wild oats are Canada’s biggest weed problem — and researchers at the Field Crop Development Centre hope winter wheat can become a big part of the solution.Alternative methods for controlling wild oats are becoming increasingly important, said Neil Harker, an Alberta Agriculture weed scientist who is leading the research in this area.“A lot of our[...]

Crops, Forages, Livestock, News

Know your plants: Understanding how grasses grow is key to maximizing pasture production

By Alexis Kienlen July 30, 2012

Grazing expert says producers need to gauge “range readiness” and carefully monitor the amount of defoliation

Good pastures start with a good understanding of how plants grow. Attendees at the recent Original Grazing School for Women were given some key pointers by Edward Bork, who is director of the Rangeland Research Institute at the University of Alberta and also operates a grain and beef operation with his family near Chipman. Grasses can be[...]

Crops, News

Researcher tests new way to grow plants and fish at home 

By Alexis Kienlen March 14, 2012

Got a hankering to go farming in your basement? Odd as that sounds, it may actually be possible thanks to aquaponics — a combination of aquaculture and hydroponics — and new-generation LED lighting. The potential has Nick Savidov excited. “Integrated farming is becoming a reality,” said the senior research scientist with Alberta Agriculture at Edmonton’s[...]

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Audits Are Key To Credible Animal-Welfare Program

By Alexis Kienlen February 10, 2011

If you want to prove you’re treating animals humanely, then set clear and measurable standards, avoid fuzzy language in audits, and let independent observers from the outside world see what you’re doing.That was the advice that renowned animal behavioural scientist Temple Grandin delivered to the recent Animal Welfare Forum held at the University of Alberta.The[...]

U.S. livestock: Cattle hit fresh highs, hogs inch upward

Agriculture, agri-food groups make bid for spot in Carney’s economic agenda

U.S. grains: Corn, soybeans fall as rain expected to help U.S. crops

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U.S. livestock: Cattle hit fresh highs, hogs inch upward

Agriculture, agri-food groups make bid for spot in Carney’s economic agenda

U.S. grains: Corn, soybeans fall as rain expected to help U.S. crops

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The net-zero movement is unstoppable, but farmers will adapt

Renewable diesel demand expected to soar in next two years

Pandemic fads: Are puppies, plants and backyard chickens still popular?

New verified beef program makes a timely debut

Looking for a different way to control wild oats

Know your plants: Understanding how grasses grow is key to maximizing pasture production

Researcher tests new way to grow plants and fish at home

Audits Are Key To Credible Animal-Welfare Program

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