Although details are limited at this time, Alberta Pork has announced a second hog operation has tested positive for porcine epidemic diarrhea virus (PEDv). This is the second time ever in the history for Alberta to have PEDv; both cases of the disease have been found this year. The farrow-to-finish operation of more than 600... Read More
Category: Western Canada
In a move the province says should net Albertans a better price for energy resources found in Alberta, Premier Rachel Notley announced her government has made a deal with Canadian National (CN) and Canadian Pacific (CP) railways. The lease agreement of roughly 4,400 rail cars will move up to 120,000 barrels per day by 2020.... Read More
In an effort to close the gap within Richardson Pioneer crop inputs network, Richardson International has announced it's acquired Agland Seed and Chemical Ltd. The retail crop input company is based in La Crete, Alta. which is about six hours north of Grand Prairie, Alta. According to the news release, the new location will complement... Read More
How western Canadian farmers manage canola fertility in no-till systems, how canola impacts subsequent rotational crops, and side-banding nitrogen impacts, are all areas that Dr. Cynthia Grant spent much of her career focused on. Grant, a retired senior research scientist with Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC) based in Brandon, Man., was honoured this week with... Read More
If you were lucky enough to be at the sold out CropConnect conference this year, one keynote speaker was sure to leave you feeling refreshed and full of energy. If you weren't able to attend, have no fear, as you'll still be able to feel energized from CFL legend Michael "Pinball" Clemons as he shares... Read More
Farm conference season is a time to learn new things, ask questions, and lay out plans for what you might try out on your farm this year. It can also be a super busy time for those who attend meetings, but for some who speak to the various crowds it can also bounce you around... Read More
Collaboration at a provincial and national level and a focus on international markets will be top of mind for Alberta Pulse Growers' new chair. The Alberta Pulse Growers (APG) held its annual general meeting last month at FarmTech at Edmonton, where Don Shepert was elected chair of the producer organization. RealAgriculture's news lead, Jessika Guse... Read More
There are a lot of concerns in the pulse market at the moment. Things such as competition from the Black Sea region, and what's happening with the election in India, can keep farmers up at night. While you have one eye on the markets, it's also important to keep the other on agronomy. This is... Read More
Winter grower meetings are a good place to get in out of the cold, see some neighbours, and find out what's new in agronomic research. It's also a good time to get a bead on the markets – what should you be doing with the crop you just harvested and when should some of next... Read More
John Guelly, farmer from Westlock, Alta., was recently elected chair of the Alberta Canola Producers Commission (ACPC). He has become known in some areas as "Mr. Clubroot," largely as a result his work to remove the stigma from having clubroot, and being the founding member of Clubroot Anonymous. He recently sat down to talk with... Read More