Tag Archives: Agriculture
Carbon pricing 101: What today's increase could mean for you
OTTAWA - The national price on pollution will rise by $15 per tonne today. Here's some questions answered about what this could mean for you. Who pays the carbon price? Canada has two different carbon...
Apr 01, 2024
This B.C. farm can grow softball-sized peaches. This year they'll rely on vegetables
One of the first indicators of how bountiful a fruit harvest will be in British Columbia comes months before any peaches, apricots or nectarines start fattening on trees. Like many other farmers, Jenn...
Mar 13, 2024
Canada concerned as final rule for 'Product of USA' meat labels announced
Canada's federal government and organizations representing some of the nation's beef producers warn a decision south of the border about "Product of USA" labels on meat, poultry, and eggs could disrup...
Mar 13, 2024
Cypress County experiences tough agriculture season
MEDICINE HAT, AB - Cypress County has declared its third straight year of agricultural disaster. This has led to a significant drop in crop yields, and with Alberta's agricultural industry contributin...
Aug 04, 2023
Grasshoppers making themselves at home in Cypress County
DUNMORE, AB - Grasshoppers are making their presence felt in some parts of Cypress County.Lisa Sulz, agricultural supervisor for Cypress County, says hopper populations vary across the region.The pest...
Aug 05, 2022
Canada shares expertise on moving grain from Ukraine, but faith in Russia 'nil'
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says Canada is working to help get much-needed grain out of Ukraine to famine-threatened parts of the world now that the embattled country and Russia have signed...
Jul 22, 2022
The Great Government Free Cheese Movement
Featured in Ripley's Believe It or Not! What comes to mind when you hear the term "government cheese"? If you're a child of the 1980s, it likely involves recollections of a salty, pale-orange sub...
Mar 21, 2022
Canada's over all farm income forecast to see record growth in 2021
LETHBRIDGE, AB. -- Even in the face of many challenges in 2021, Canada's agriculture sector contributed nearly $140 billion to the national economy, and was responsible for more than 2 million jobs ac...
Feb 24, 2022
Sage Watson recognized by 4-H Canada
LETHBRIDGE, AB - Canadian Olympian Sage Watson is being honoured with the 4-H Canada Distinguished Alumni Award.4-H Canada CEO Shannon Benner said Watson is being recognized for the positive change sh...
Feb 07, 2022
Farm Management Canada offering online farm risk workshops
LETHBRIDGE, AB - The Canadian Agricultural Partnership 'Roots to Success' project has offered meaningful progress towards improved risk management for both agriculture and the agri-food section. A com...
Jan 10, 2022