Articles by Alberta Agriculture

Stripe rust survey update for southern Alberta

This week, Dr. Denis Gaudet and his crew at AAFC-Lethbridge surveyed 23 spring wheat fields from Cardston to Vulcan for stripe rust. Stripe rust was seen in 50 per cent of the fields with the average incidence ranging from trace to 5 per cent. In three fields, incidences ranged from 15-90 per cent but severities […] Read more

Crops, General, Weather

“Exceptional” crop ratings in Alberta

By Alberta Agriculture, GFM Network News July 31, 2012

Alberta Agriculture and Rural Development has released its biweekly crop report for July 24. The provincial summary follows. The full report is available alongside. Alberta has seen the return to more seasonal temperatures over the past several weeks following the hot weather experienced two weeks ago. Sporadic light and heavy showers were reported in all […] Read more

Crops, Livestock

Beware of baling hay too early in hot weather

By Alberta Agriculture, GFM Network News July 24, 2012

An Alberta Agriculture beef specialist warns that hay needs to be completely cured before being baled. Recent high temperatures, resulting in quick drying conditions, have some producers heading out to bale within two to four days after cutting. If hay isn’t completely cured, there could be damage to the hay after being baled. “Moisture probes […] Read more

Crops, General, Weather

First frost hits northern Alberta

By Alberta Agriculture, GFM Network News September 13, 2011

Ralph Wright, soil moisture specialist with Alberta Agriculture, has released a map showing that overnight temperatures dipped below zero across two large areas on the night of Sept. 11-12 These areas are roughly centred around Edmonton and Grande Prairie. Several stations recorded overnight temperatures that dipped below 0 C, across two large areas; one centred […] Read more

Livestock

Alberta encourages BSE sampling

By Alberta Agriculture, GFM Network News December 29, 2010

Alberta Agriculture and Rural Development and the Canadian Food Inspection Agency are reminding cattle producers in Alberta to call their veterinarians to collect brain tissue samples to be tested for Bovine spongiform encephalopathy (BSE), also known as Mad Cow Disease. Cattle producers play a key role in monitoring and eradicating this disease from the Canadian […] Read more

General

Generally good Alberta conditions except for the Peace

By Alberta Agriculture, GFM Network News July 21, 2010

Alberta Agriculture’s biweekly crop report indicates generally good conditions, except in the Peace River region, which continues dry. The report’s summary follows. For a full report including tables, click here. Precipitation received during the last two weeks varied considerably across the province. In the Peace Region, it was more than 20 mm in the northern […] Read more

Klassen: Feeder cattle demand improving

Denmark to compensate mink farmers after nationwide cull

Feds predict three per cent increase in canola acres

GFM Network News

Klassen: Feeder cattle demand improving

Denmark to compensate mink farmers after nationwide cull

Feds predict three per cent increase in canola acres

Author Archives Alberta Agriculture

Stripe rust survey update for southern Alberta

“Exceptional” crop ratings in Alberta

Beware of baling hay too early in hot weather

First frost hits northern Alberta

Alberta encourages BSE sampling

Generally good Alberta conditions except for the Peace

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