A pig sticks its nose over the fence in an indoor pen while others stand in straw bedding behind it.

Farrowing sow medications receive closer look

An Alberta veterinarian comes up with some conclusions but says more studies needed into anti-inflammatories for sow farrowing

When Dr. Lexie Reed of Sunny South Veterinary Services examined studies on several farrowing sow medications, including prostaglandins, oxytocin, carbetocin, meloxicam and dexamethson, she found that many variables determine which medication is the best choice for a specific circumstance.


Alberta cattle feeder association nears loan program suspension resolution

Alberta cattle feeder association nears loan program suspension resolution

Legal firm restructuring officer continuing forward progress to get loan program injunction lifted

Cody McBride has been hired as the new supervisor for the Picture Butte Feeder Co-operative, indicating its suspension from Alberta’s Feeder Associations Loan Guarantee program will soon be lifted.


Looking up at homes perched on a ridge with a scenic view of the valley below.

Canada may get some inflationary relief

A difference in how the housing market is structured results in a divergence in how inflation is experienced in the two countries

Inflation remains a concern in the American economy, says a a senior macro markets strategist with Rabobank.





An aerial photo of NewCold’s $222 million cold storage facility in Coaldale, Alta.

Automated cold storage to help Alberta agriculture

A Dutch firm says its first advanced automated cold storage warehouse in Canada is getting closer to completion, and will revolutionize the southern Alberta agriculture corridor by boosting sustainability in the supply chain.


A close-up of chop stuck to the wet nose of a cow in a feedlot.

Alberta feeder co-op still in limbo over loan program

ACFA encouraging producers affiliated with Picture Butte Feeder Cooperative to stay informed and cooperate in keeping loan program viable

As negotiations continue to reinstate the Feeders Association Loan Guarantee program to the Picture Butte Feeder Co-operative, the provincial cattle feeders association is making its feelings known.

Scott Gillespie stands with his arms crossed in front of a field.

Book sees both sides of regenerative agriculture

Southern Alberta author offers producers advice on how to practically apply the soil regeneration movement to their farms

Southern Alberta agronomist and author Scott Gillespie believes there is a world where organic and conventional farming can meet in the middle and be beneficial to both.