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Food Processing Development Centre celebrating 40 years
For the past 4 decades, the FPDC has played an important role driving economic growth and change in Alberta's agri-food industry.
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Dry conditions can lead to excessive dust from livestock pens
As many areas in Alberta are dealing with dry conditions, managing manure is key to minimizing dust from pens and livestock feedlots.
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Canadian crop movement and demand
Following crop disappearance levels helps producers assess market conditions and the potential for forward pricing opportunities.
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Why bighorn sheep and domestic sheep or goats should not mix
Domestic sheep and goats can pose a threat to the health of bighorn sheep.
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Alberta pork export markets
Alberta’s swine sector performance has faced challenges, but there are recent signs of Alberta’s hog margins improving.
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Certified seed cost trends
The advantage of using certified seed often justifies the higher upfront cost.
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Business performance of Alberta’s cow/calf producers
A new report presents the multi-year business performance of cow/calf producers participating in the AgriProfit$ Business Analysis Program.
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Follow the canola basis to capture better prices
Following basis levels can give clues to what is happening in the market and provide pricing opportunity.
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Nominations open for Agriculture Hall of Fame 2024
The award honours those who have significantly contributed to agriculture, the agri-food industry and rural life in Alberta.
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Managing herds in drought conditions
It is advisable for farmers to consider early planning to combat weather adversity.
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Register for Open Farm Days 2024
Be a host farm or ranch for the 12th annual Open Farm Days, August 17 and 18.