Dreeshen says farmers want choice in their insurance coverage and a safe work environment for their families By Tim Kalinowski Alberta Agriculture and Forestry Minister Devin Dreeshen stopped
By Tim Kalinowski Invasive plant species often come to Canada with no natural predators or grazers, allowing them to out-compete most natives species and take control of
By Tim Kalinowski While acquiring good employees is a huge challenge for farmers in Canada today, there is a source of unlimited free labour out there for
By Tim Kalinowski Waterton Lakes National Park has been on the front lines of some of the worst invasive weed problems in southern Alberta for a number
By Tim Kalinowski Grasshopper numbers may be tipping toward outbreak next year in southern Alberta, but much will depend on the kind of weather we get over
By Tim Kalinowski Creating viable wild bee habitats on marginal agricultural lands should be a priority for farmers, says Megan Evans, president of Alberta Native Bee Council.
By Tim Kalinowski Despite reports of pockets of grasshopper pest outbreaks in southern Alberta, Dan Johnson, an entomologist with the University of Lethbridge, says the news in
By Tim Kalinowski Hemp’s potential is very bright right now with legalization of cannabis in Canada, but there is a long way yet to go to grow the industry,
By Tim Kalinowski Farmers are being asked to take part in a seed royalty survey which could have larger repercussions for agricultural research in Canada for many years to come. Agriculture
By Tim Kalinowski During a recent Open Farm Days, the Alberta Sugar Beet Growers hosted a special event at the Hofsink farm near Coaldale to introduce the public to the local sugar
