Agri-News

This week in Alberta agriculture.

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Published each Monday, Agri-News covers the latest on all things agriculture in Alberta. Find news on livestock, crops and markets, research, food and beverage production, and programs and events. Information published in this newsletter is intended for redistribution – feel free to share! If you reproduce articles, please mention the source.

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Herd of brown cattle walking, grazing in a green field with rolling green hills in the background
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Even with record high cattle prices and the strong demand for beef, producers have not responded with herd expansion.
Person in a blue jacket and grey shirt touching a clear screen with two fingers - images and text on screen: Food Tech
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AI use has accelerated in recent years and significantly transformed numerous industries, including the grocery and food service industries.
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Books and videos make wonderful gifts and stocking stuffers for the farmer, rancher or 4-H member on your list.
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Preparing for winter manure spreading, even if it is not needed, will save time, money and stress if the need arises.
Field of yellow barley
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Feed barley prices have been slipping lower despite the dry conditions across much of Alberta, B.C. and Saskatchewan.
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Information about Alberta’s native plants, as well as growing and maintaining healthy gardens and landscapes, makes a great gift.
Green tractor pulling a manure spreader with manure spraying out of the back onto a green field
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Applying manure at the ‘right’ time helps to improve nutrient use efficiency, while reducing nutrient loss and environmental risks.
Irrigation machine spraying water in a green field
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The Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership Water Program helps irrigation producers fund equipment upgrades.
Large herd of brown cows standing and eating in a large snowy field surrounded by a fence with snowy mountains in the background
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Feeders who realize they are short of forage are trying to secure their winter feed supplies.
Red truck spreading manure in a field
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Factors to consider when determining how much manure or compost should be applied to get the desired crop productivity.
Green tractor pulling a red machine spreading manure on crops in a field
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Considering the right nutrient source to use in a specific situation will optimize manure or compost use efficiency.
Many black, brown and tan cattle standing and eating outside in the snow
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Signs point to tighter fed supplies, while moisture conditions remain the main obstacle to growth.