The snow in crucial areas has melted two to three weeks early, mirroring 2023, which was a “disastrous” year.
Mountain snowpack melts early
Levels called two-thirds of normal; early melt similar to what preceded 2023 water shortage
Stories by Greg Price
Federal budget delay frustrates agriculture critic
John Barlow says he will continue to focus on tariffs, interprovincial agriculture trade and lessened regulatory red tape
John Barlow returned to the House of Commons in late May disappointed that the tabling of a federal budget is not imminent.
Farmers urged to use caution when spraying for ‘hoppers
Farmers who spray for grasshoppers this summer need to make sure they don’t do more harm than good, says a professor of environmental science at the University of Lethbridge.
Scouting can ease future grasshopper problems
Approximately only 13 per cent of species of grasshoppers do damage to crops, and it’s important to know which ones to look for
June’s arrival marks the sweet spot where farmers should start scouting their fields for grasshopper pests.
Free spuds recognize international potato day
The lower-cost potato vegetable compared to other produce items is a key to global food security and overall nutrition
The lower-cost potato vegetable compared to other produce items is a key to global food security and overall nutrition
Hopes high for Alberta twinned highway project
The twinning of Highway 3 in southern Alberta is seen as another step in paving the road to agriculture prosperity in the region
What oil and gas has meant to northern Alberta, agriculture has meant to the southern part of the province.
Automated variable rate system helps irrigators get it right
InteliRain is like the story of Goldilocks and the Three Bears, but for irrigation farmers — getting their fields “just right” for water distribution.
Alberta pollination service buzzes into high gear
Leafcutters are the bees knees when it comes to helping increase yields with a friendly push from Mother Nature.
Lending for Picture Butte feeder co-op set to resume
Alberta’s largest cattle feeder co-op full steam ahead after lengthy restructuring stemming from loan program scandal
After a lengthy process, Picture Butte Feeder C0-op is now fully operational after the Alberta government had previously suspended its access to the Feeders Association Loan Guarantee program .
Alberta Grains chair throws hat into provincial politics ring
By-election triggered with Olds-Didsbury-Three Hills MLA resigning from post to take position in Washington
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith has tapped Tara Sawyer as the United Conservative Party candidate for the Olds-Didsbury-Three Hills provincial byelection.
