Glacier FarmMedia – The idea of sourcing meat from cloned animals is making waves in Canada. On May 25, Health Canada closed consultations on a proposed policy change for cloned animal products, which are those from animals conceived through somatic cell nuclear transfer (SCNT) and their offspring. The transfer involves replacing the nucleus of an […] Read more
Clone-derived meat sparks discourse
Long-range weather forecasts prove unreliable
Why do we do it? Why do we listen to all the long-range weather forecasts over the winter that try to predict what the growing season will be like, when year after year they prove themselves to be largely useless? In 2021, the Prairies had an epic drought and this year has seen an abnormally […] Read more
Fresh fruit and vegetables keep us fuelled and hydrated
Jump into your lawn chair and embrace the summer season. For me, that means, kicking back and enjoying the scent sensation of purple petunias and evening stocks that are now blooming in my staycation space while also loving the outdoor social gatherings such as campfires filled with laughter, chatter and good summer food and drink. […] Read more
Sugarbeets remain important part of Alta. farm
New Roundup Ready varieties, better equipment and efficient irrigation have helped family boost yields over the years
COALDALE, Alta. — Few tourists will stop the car to take a picture of themselves in a field of sugar beets, but the lumpy yellow beet with wide curly leaves has been a staple on the VandenElzen farm for more than 50 years. Cory VandenElzen’s family began growing sugar beets on their current farm in […] Read moreFirms focus on soil health
UFA Co-operative Ltd. and MyLand have entered a three-year collaboration on a commercial pilot with Alberta growers. The initiative will integrate MyLand’s proprietary technology and Soil as a Service to enhance the physical, chemical and biological characteristics of the soil. This integration aims to result in enhanced soil fertility, optimized crop yields and the promotion […] Read more
Researcher dives deep into forages
Work at Olds College focuses on grazing management, pasture productivity and soil health as well as new technologies
Grazing management, pasture productivity and soil health are among the focal points for Laio Silva Sobrinho. The research manager at the Olds College Technology Access Centre for Livestock Production also focuses on new technologies that could help producers manage cattle. Current technology under study includes the rising plate meter, satellite imagery and soil biological additives. […] Read moreSavings plan initiatives can help first-time home buyers
The prospect of home ownership, especially for young Canadians, is becoming less and less realistic. With increases in housing prices and high interest rates, a trend signalling the inability to purchase homes for young Canadians is becoming more and more apparent. That said, there are government initiatives that can assist a first-time home buyer to […] Read more
Plan for drought while rainfall plentiful
The best way to weather a drought is to be ready when it comes. Preparation is needed before the rains stop, says Joe Harrington, irrigation specialist with Alberta Agriculture and Irrigation. “Over the years, I’ve been through several of these dry cycles. We’ve had a funding program since the drought of 2001,” he said during […] Read more
Nutrien purchases bio-control
WINNIPEG — Photodynamic inactivation is not a phrase used in everyday conversation, but it could become an effective control of insect and fungal pests in agriculture. “Photodynamic Inactivation (PDI) of micro-organisms using natural photosensitizers has shown itself to be a powerful tool to combat bacteria and fungi (in crops),” says a 2019 paper published on […] Read more
Inflation bites into Argentina’s beef consumption
The country is known for its meat-loving culture, but triple-digit inflation and a recession has forced belt tightening
BUENOS AIRES (Reuters) — Argentines, famed for steakhouses, sprawling cattle ranches and asado barbecues, are consuming less beef than ever, forced to tighten their belts by triple-digit inflation and a recession. Beef consumption is down almost 16 per cent this year in the South American nation, where beef has always been an essential part of […] Read more
