An early adopter of using solar power to operate irrigation equipment says after several years, he’s convinced the system is a win for farmers.
Stories by Greg Price
Alta. municipality grapples with grazing rates
The Municipal District of Taber’s land lease policy discussion attracts widespread interest from across the province
Alberta municipal leaders are eyeing the Municipal District of Taber as it grapples with striking the right balance between stewardship and the responsibility of raising an appropriate amount of revenue for its agricultural lands on behalf of ratepayers.
Alberta sugar beet growers sign contract with processor
The five-year agreement comes late in the planting season, but growers remain confident they can still produce a good crop
Negotiations between the Alberta Sugar Beet Growers (ASBG) and Rogers Sugar that continued into May have culminated in a successful five-year contract, ensuring continued production from sugar beets grown in southern Alberta.
New biodiversity areas identified for western grasslands
Initiatives in Saskatchewan, Alberta recognize some of the country’s most extensive and unique remaining prairie ecosystems
There’s a new focus on protecting biodiversity in native prairie grasslands in southwestern Saskatchewan and southeastern Alberta.
May contract talks alarm sugar beet growers
Lack of progress means time is growing short to get a successfull crop into the ground in Southern Alberta
Sugar beet contract negotiations between ASBG and Rogers Sugar still ongoing
Jailed chicken farmer found to be in compliance for number of laying hens
Southern Alberta farmer has long-standing issues with supply-management system for smaller egg producers like himself
Jailed chicken farmer found to be in compliance for number of laying hens after EFA inspection
Pigs have their say when setting the temperature
Study that teaches pigs how to operate a thermostat suggests the animals may prefer cooler temperatures in barn during winter
A recent study, funded by the Saskatchewan Pork Development Fund for the Prairie Swine Centre, shows farmers may be able to lower energy costs in their gestation and grow-finish barns.
Fight against supply management leads to jail
Producer has been fighting Egg Farmers of Alberta for years, claiming the system is unfair and hurts smaller operators
A southern Alberta egg farmer was jailed after missing a court date in his fight with the provincial egg marketing agency over how many hens he is allowed to keep outside of the quota system.
Irrigation season arrives for thirsty Alberta crops
The St. Mary River Irrigation District announces water allocation of 12 inches this year, providing certainty as seeding begins
The largest irrigation district in Canada is giving growers certainty heading into the spring planting season.
A seeding season of uncertainty ahead in U.S. trade
Tariffs have caused seeding uncertainty, but the diversity of irrigated agriculture lessens dependence on commodity exports
As farmers begin to seed Alberta’s 1.5 million acres of irrigated land this growing season, it is full steam ahead regardless of the uncertainty of the trade wars ahead.
