Agriculture

Wheat Board is history ……. time to leave it alone

Majority ownership of the Canadian Wheat Board had been sold to a partnership composed of Bunge and a Saudi agricultural investment fund.

Not much meat in PC and Wildrose ag policies …….. but there are some suggestions they should consider

One would expect that unlike the smaller political parties the two main dogs in the election would have robust agriculture policy platforms.

Smell that weather

The science behind calculating yields and production is much more advanced than you’d think.

Alarming report from NFU on threats to Canadian agriculture

With the Agricultural Growth Act, known widely as Bill C-18, now having reached royal assent and practically become part

Up for sale – These two bison bulls were up for auction in last year’s annual convention and sale of Canada Bison Association.

High demand provides a boost for bison farmers

Growing demand for bison meat has proven to be a boon for farmers in Alberta, according to an industry representative.

Up for sale – These two bison bulls were up for auction in last year’s annual convention and sale of Canada Bison Association.

Complementary medicine can add to animal comfort

When Donna Weatherly arrived at the farm, she went right to the stall of the horse she had been called to see

Field rotation recommended for clubroot

A disease rotation can fight effectively

A field of canola sways slightly in the breeze, the bright yellow flowers papering the gently rolling land in a golden hue.

Field rotation recommended for clubroot
The Holstein dairy cow is typically recognized by her white body with black splotches.

Milking it: Alberta’s dairy farmers optimistic about the next generation

Tom Kootstra grew up on the family farm near Pitt Meadows, B.C., and for almost 20 years, he has run a dairy operation in the Ponoka area.

The Holstein dairy cow is typically recognized by her white body with black splotches.

Consumers want transparency in the livestock industry

Transparency in the livestock industry is increasingly becoming a priority for consumers and retailers are following suit

  • Mar 18, 2015
George Leggott holds out a tray of cleaned seeds

Seed cleaning plant open for business after major upgrades

After a six-month closure for upgrades and new equipment, the Stettler County Seed Cleaning Plant is again open and ready

George Leggott holds out a tray of cleaned seeds

Active start to 2015 at Byemoor Beef Club

In January we had our information day at the Schilling’s house on Jan. 30.

  • Mar 11, 2015
The Road to Becoming a Champion Bullriding and Bullfighting School ran from Friday

Bullriding and bullfighting school comes to Stettler

Some were starting out down the path for the first time, while others were farther along.

The Road to Becoming a Champion Bullriding and Bullfighting School ran from Friday
The Ross Ranch is pictured in action during the penning event in the Ranch Rodeo Competition

Cox family takes first place in ranch rodeo

Fourteen local teams competed in the Stettler Agricultural Society’s Ranch Rodeo, held Sunday, Feb. 15 at the Agriplex.

The Ross Ranch is pictured in action during the penning event in the Ranch Rodeo Competition

New grain prices website has potential says expert

The January launch of a new website run by the Alberta Wheat Commission designed to provide better grain pricing

Look out, here comes public speaking

Erskine 4-H Beef Club is going to be having their public speaking March 5 at the Erskine School.

  • Feb 25, 2015

Farm workers without mandatory workers compensation

Alberta remains the only province in Canada that does not have compulsory workers’ compensation coverage for farm workers.

  • Feb 18, 2015
Townsend’s Solitaire

Townsend’s Solitaire spotted in Erskine

My wife and I have lived in Erskine, a small village in central Alberta, since 1992.

  • Feb 11, 2015
Townsend’s Solitaire

Byemoor 4-H Beef Club news

On Dec. 7, we had our Christmas tree sale fundraiser, and took pictures with Santa.

  • Jan 14, 2015
Eric Snowden

Elevator society draws crowd for Christmas dinner

Stan Eichhorn said things were looking up at this year’s P&H Elevator Preservation Society Christmas dinner

Eric Snowden

Truck route woes shared at council

A delegation of farmers from the County of Stettler came before the Stettler town council on Tuesday, Dec. 16