LOOK! A leisurely lunch
LOOK! Some nice farmer did all the meal prep for these antelope so they could enjoy a leisurely lunch.
Canadian National Livestock Brand: Recognition of our Western and Frontier Heritage
Crowfoot Member of Parliament Damien C. Kurek is pleased to have introduced a Private Member’s Bill, Bill C-407, an Act to Recognize a National Livestock Brand as a Symbol of Canada's Western and Frontier Heritage.
Ag Connections Conference announced for Nov. 20
The 2024 Ag Connections Conference, presented by MNP, is set to take place on Wednesday, Nov. 20 at the Medicine Hat Exhibition and Stampede Grounds.
Return to Rural career fair
Special Areas hosted the “Return to Rural” career fair at South Central High School last week. Students had the opportunity to experience a variety of jobs…
Ready, Steady, Let’s Race
The winter barrel series finals associated with the BCAS Winter Roughstock events occurred on Saturday, March 9 at the Crossroads Centre.
Producers eye Mother Nature warily as spring approaches
Producers are nervously watching forecasts, pig spleens and fortune tellers for reassurance that enough moisture is coming to protect crops and livestock this year.
How to take farm safety courses online
Canadian Agricultural Safety Week takes place annually during the third week of March. This campaign encourages farmers, farm families, workers and communities…
The Barnders: Egg-laying superhero
Enjoy The Barnders, cartoons for Ag Safety Week March 10 to 16, 2024.
Canadian Agricultural Safety Association Celebrates Ag Safety Week: Safety is Our Heritage
Canadian Agricultural Safety Week takes place March 10-16 and this year farmers, farm families, farm workers, and farming communities…
Digital water licences speed up drought response
Alberta is asking thousands of water licence users to move their licence online to save time, reduce red tape and help the province during a drought.
Sky high technology to assess crop damage
As part of Budget 2024, Alberta’s government is investing in drone technology for faster, easier assessment of wildlife damage to crops.
Protecting Albertans from drought and floods
Alberta’s new Drought and Flood Protection Program will fund a new wave of projects to help protect homes, businesses and lives.
Winter Roping Series wraps up at the Crossroads Centre
The Big Country Agricultural Society Team Roping Committee had a busy winter at the Crossroads Centre, hosting four roping events that concluded on February 24.
An exhibit of beef excellence
The 22nd Ashley Good Memorial Crossroads Beef Expo filled the Crossroads Centre in Oyen with 40 pens of yearling bulls…
Recognizing Alberta’s agricultural leaders
Nominations are open for the 2024 Alberta Agriculture Hall of Fame. The Alberta Agriculture Hall of Fame honours individuals who have advanced Alberta’s agriculture…
Expanding 2023 livestock drought recovery support
The governments of Canada and Alberta are expanding drought livestock assistance eligibility to help producers maintain breeding herds.
New equipment improves quality and quantity at Oyen research farm
A new line of plot equipment has made a world of difference for the Chinook Applied Research Association (CARA) in Oyen, Alberta.
Investing in natural drought and flood protection
Watersheds are areas of land that drain rainfall and melted snow into streams, rivers and lakes. Healthy and resilient watersheds play an important role in preventing drought…
Contract awarded for Alberta drought modelling
The last three years have brought droughts and water shortages to various parts of Alberta, including most of southern Alberta last summer.