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Ag industry a potential 'bright spot,' post-pandemic

April 17, 2020

Alberta's ag sector will be key in rebuilding the province's economy once the pandemic is over, says the director of research for economics at ATB Financial. "Overall, I think one of the bright spots in a really dark economic situation in the province is our agriculture and agri-food sector," Rob Roach said. "It's still producing.[...]

Cereals, Forages, Livestock

Swath grazing cereals saves half of overwintering costs in beef cattle

By Jennifer Blair August 22, 2014

Swath grazing cereals could save producers almost half the cost of overwintering cattle, says a federal forage researcher. “Extended grazing practices like swath grazing, bale grazing, and grazing second-cut grasses in the fall are one of the most effective ways to reduce your overwintering costs of beef cows,” Vern Baron said at the Lacombe Field[...]

No delays expected in fertilizer distribution

March 19, 2020

Should farmers expect delays to fertilizer deliveries heading into spring seeding? "Not if we can help it," Fertilizer Canada CEO Garth Whyte said Thursday."We've weathered all the rail system disruptions that we had over the last six months, and now, with COVID-19, we're doing OK. "We've put contingency plans in at our manufacturing plants, at[...]

No Prairie farm fuel shortages expected in pandemic

March 18, 2020

Prairie farmers shouldn't see a disruption to their farm fuel distribution as a result of COVID-19 safety measures. "Our members are committed to minimizing disruptions to the Canadian fuel supply as a result of the pandemic response," Canadian Fuels Association spokesperson Jason Vaillant said in an email. "Our members are working tirelessly to maintain operations[...]

Cereals, Crops

Farmer frustration mounts over delivery contracts

By Jennifer Blair March 19, 2014

The national body for canola producers says it will press major grain buyers to address grower concerns with marketing contracts. “If grain companies are hearing it from (producers) as well as the association, hopefully they can start to make a change in this area that really frustrates farmers,” said Cheryl Mayer, director of policy development[...]

Livestock

Measurement: The key to risk management in cattle operations

By Jennifer Blair December 16, 2013

Producers need to remove emotion from the equation to manage risk in feeding cattle. “When we talk about risk management, there are so many things that contribute to our risks as cattle feeders,” Travis Hickey, general manager of cattle strategies for Western Feedlots, said during a panel discussion at the recent Canfax Cattle Market Forum.[...]

Beef cattle, Crops

Country-of-origin labelling appeal gaining U.S. support

By Jennifer Blair November 14, 2013

Federal Agriculture Minister Gerry Ritz has one thing to say about country-of-origin labelling (COOL): “It’s not cool.” In the midst of an appeal to quash COOL in the United States, Ritz has been working to gain supporters in the U.S. in an effort to halt non-science-based trade practices that could have far-reaching implications for Canadian[...]

Cereals, Crops

Wheat researcher gets 30-bushel bump from dual fungicide applications

By Jennifer Blair December 7, 2013

Provincial agronomy researcher tested 48 management practices in test plots this summer and says  fungicide application had the biggest impact on wheat yields

Looking for higher wheat yields? Then consider upping the budget for fungicide. That’s the advice of Sheri Strydhorst, an agronomy research scientist with Alberta Agriculture and Rural Development. This past summer, Stryd-horst evaluated 48 different management practices to determine the economic benefits of stacking agronomic practices for maximum wheat yield. Only fungicide application had a[...]

Cereals, Crops

How high can barley yields go?

By Jennifer Blair December 4, 2013

They didn’t reach their goal, but researchers in the Barley 180 project came pretty close. “We just said, ‘OK, let’s see if we can hit 180 (bushels per acre).’ And we hit 156,” said Steve Larocque of Beyond Agronomy, an agronomic services company in Three Hills, Alta. Alberta’s Agricultural Research and Extension Council has been[...]

Crops

Biotechnology continues to change the face of Canada’s canola industry

By Jennifer Blair October 1, 2013

Maurice Delage says he only needs to look at his canola crop for proof of how biotechnology has helped his farm. “It’s clear that the modern canola industry in Canada is really a direct result of biotechnology. Without the critical development that took place in the 1990s and the early 2000s, the canola industry as[...]

U.S. grains: Chicago wheat futures dip on global supply pressure; corn, soybeans fall

U.S. livestock: Cattle futures climb as U.S. herd remains small

Rain brings relief to parts of Alberta

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U.S. grains: Chicago wheat futures dip on global supply pressure; corn, soybeans fall

U.S. livestock: Cattle futures climb as U.S. herd remains small

Rain brings relief to parts of Alberta

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Ag industry a potential 'bright spot,' post-pandemic

Swath grazing cereals saves half of overwintering costs in beef cattle

No delays expected in fertilizer distribution

No Prairie farm fuel shortages expected in pandemic

Farmer frustration mounts over delivery contracts

Measurement: The key to risk management in cattle operations

Country-of-origin labelling appeal gaining U.S. support

Wheat researcher gets 30-bushel bump from dual fungicide applications

How high can barley yields go?

Biotechnology continues to change the face of Canada’s canola industry

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