The Saskatchewan RCMP insists it has made no decisions on future policing in the southwestern part of the province, despite a public meeting notice indicating a super-hub model is a possibility. Rhetoric has heated up on social media after meeting notices went out regarding the policing model in the Cypress Region, which includes Leader, Maple […] Read more
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Finnish settlers left steamy legacy in Alberta
SYLVAN LAKE, Alta. — Nestled in a bluff of trees in a farmer’s field just west of town on Highway…
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Climate change may boost rapeseed yields
As much as climate change poses many challenges for farming in the coming years, one study out of the United…
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Fusarium levels higher in ’19 but manageable
RED DEER — Seed analysts and plant pathologists say cases of fusarium graminearum in cereals spiked in 2019, pointing to…
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Alberta town’s history becomes online sensation
The logical place to start when gathering stories for a history book was to begin a Facebook page, said Roxanne…
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The science of glyphosate
There are dozens of conspiracy theories about glyphosate. One of those theories goes something like this: glyphosate, the active ingredient…
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Morris Group seeks creditor protection
Implement manufacturer’s financial troubles blamed on U.S. steel tariffs, poor ag economy and extraordinary inventory costs
Job cuts and closures loom at Morris Industries while the farm equipment company operates under creditor protection and seeks to restructure. The long-time Saskatchewan-based business sought protection under the Companies’ Creditors Arrangement Act earlier this month and a Queen’s Bench justice has granted that until at least Jan. 18. The protection could then be extended […] Read more
Outdoor herds ring disease alarm for hog industry
There are 1,200 to 1,300 outdoor pig producers in British Columbia. That’s a huge number considering that B.C. has only 15 commercial hog farms. Some of the outdoor producers keep their pigs in pens, while others raise them in pasture or in woodlands. Regardless of the production method, people in the pork industry are concerned […] Read more
Finnish settlers left steamy legacy in Alberta
Saunas were among the first things these early pioneers built when they arrived in Alberta; some are still functional
SYLVAN LAKE, Alta. — Nestled in a bluff of trees in a farmer’s field just west of town on Highway 11A is a small weathered wooden structure. At first glance one would assume it’s an old granary, but the red brick chimney protruding from the centre of the roof indicates otherwise. An up-close inspection reveals […] Read more
Climate change may boost rapeseed yields
A study in the United Kingdom finds a connection between warmer weather in October and higher yields of oilseed rapeseed
As much as climate change poses many challenges for farming in the coming years, one study out of the United Kingdom has shown an unexpected climate plus for oilseed rapeseed. The study by the John Innes Centre in Norwich investigated a link between warmer weather in October and higher yields of oilseed rape, the second […] Read more
Fusarium levels higher in ’19 but manageable
Seed analysts and pathologists warn that more cases could be found next year if weather conditions continue to be wet
RED DEER — Seed analysts and plant pathologists say cases of fusarium graminearum in cereals spiked in 2019, pointing to wet weather as the main driver behind the spread. Initial data from 20/20 Seed Labs shows as much as 60 percent of durum samples from Alberta had some level of infection, with wheat and barley […] Read more
Alberta town’s history becomes online sensation
A popular Facebook page provides former residents of Hines Creek an opportunity to stay connected with their roots
The logical place to start when gathering stories for a history book was to begin a Facebook page, said Roxanne Lefebvre. Four years later, the Hines Creek history book has long been published, but the Hines Creek History Book Facebook page has grown and attracts new members each week. “I have lots of members who […] Read moreOttawa funds plant protein processing facility in Winnipeg
Boosting the value of western Canadian canola and peas is a foundation of new government funding for a plant protein company planned for Winnipeg. While the Merit Functional Foods plant and its processing is expected to add about 200 jobs to the local economy, the underlying focus is on creating more value for the crops […] Read more
Does glyphosate stimulate plant pathogens?
A small percentage of growers and scientists believe that glyphosate promotes the growth of plant pathogens, such as fusarium. A 2009 paper by Myriam Fernadez, an organic farming and crop pathologist with Agriculture Canada, found an association with glyphosate use and fusarium in cereal crops. “(We) established a relationship between previous glyphosate use and increased […] Read more
The science of glyphosate
There are dozens of conspiracy theories about glyphosate. One of those theories goes something like this: glyphosate, the active ingredient in Roundup, is an antibiotic and it kills all of the beneficial bacteria and fungi in soils. “It makes the soil sterile in some cases leading to less nutrient rich soil and in turn (produces […] Read more
