The UFA Rural Communities Foundation Continues its $100,000 Community Grant Program
Are increasing costs making it harder to reach your fundraising goal? Inflation and lingering supply-chain issues have pushed building costs higher, but we want to help rural communities reach their dreams.
Stop kochia from setting seed
Kochia that survived pre-seed burnoff needs to be taken out before it drops seed later in the season. The big weeds can produce at least 15,000 seeds per plant…
Sustainable Fertilizer brings Regenerative Agriculture into the Mainstream
Whether we like it or not, agriculture must change to meet today’s challenges. I say this as someone who grew up on the farm near Watrous, Saskatchewan, and who loves farming…
East Sounding Creek 4H News May 7
Sorry for my absence of articles this winter and to my loyal followers. Even you, Carol out in Linden Alberta. This winter is one to remember.
Fairs, Exhibitions and Agricultural Societies raise concerns about proposed changes to Livestock Traceability Regulations
The objective of the national Livestock Identification and Traceability program is to provide accurate and up-to-date information on livestock identity…
Holman Farming Group expands business (video)
There has been a lot of activity at Holman Farming Group in Luseland as they expand their operation. The company’s manager, Jessie Bruce, explained.
The Klarenbach Report, Apr 16
Hedges against inflation are essential for investors to preserve their purchasing power and protect the real value of their investments.
Warm Weather Brings Prairie Rattlesnakes out of Hibernation
With the arrival of warmer weather, the prairie rattlesnake will soon emerge from hibernation and become more active. Snakes on a Plain is pleased to announce rattlesnake safety training classes…
Objectives for better beetle management
Flea beetles are the pest of greatest economic risk to canola production, according to our 2022 Canola Council of Canada survey of canola growers.
The Klarenbach Report, Apr 4
Trung Phan, a popular newsletter publisher and Twitter user, recently shared a Reddit thread that puts historical events into perspective.
The Klarenbach Report, Mar 13
Twenty years ago, I was first introduced to the term ‘information democratization’ while reading Thomas Freidman’s book, The Lexus and the Olive Tree: Understanding Globalization.
Stewardship doesn’t come free
It’s a weird reason to move, but I migrated to southwest Saskatchewan from Winnipeg for the rattlesnakes. That’s the Coles Notes version…
Supply chain disruptions, inflation and labour shortages plague ag sector this spring
Outside of trained economists, most people had never heard of the term “supply chain disruption” before the Covid-19 pandemic.
It’s Canadian Agriculture Safety Week
This Canadian Agricultural Safety Week (CASW), farmers, farm families, farm workers, and farming communities are encouraged to show how they commit to #FarmSafetyEveryday.
The Klarenbach Report, Mar 7
In a world where information is readily available at our fingertips, it’s not uncommon for our inboxes to be inundated with newsletters from a variety of sources.
Southern Alberta Livestock Investigations Unit lay multiple charges
In November, Alberta Agriculture Inspections and Investigation Section (IIS), RCMP Livestock Investigative Unit (LIU) and Wheatland County received complaints…
Management Alternatives for Soil Health
CARA is excited to bring back MASH – our Soil Health Mini-Conference! The conference was last held in 2019 but covid restrictions delayed plans for the next one.
Provinces urge agency to reconsider pesticide ruling
The governments of Alberta and Saskatchewan are urging the federal Pest Management Regulatory Agency (PMRA) to reconsider its decision on a crucial insecticide for farmers.
The Klarenbach Report, Feb 28
As individuals, we often become amazed at the diverse and captivating conversations that can arise from meeting someone randomly.
Shout out to Beef Expo volunteers and judges
The Beef Expo, sponsored by Big Country Ag Society, was again a big success. It takes a huge amount of volunteer hours to plan, prepare and set up the two-day event.