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  Agri-News is a news package published each Monday that has information of interest to Albertans on agriculture, food and beverage production, marketing, research, provincial events and policy, and home gardening. This regional and provincial information includes:
  • special projects in a district or region
  • farmers or farm families who have a particular success story
  • production information or advice
  • farm family advice or information
  • farm management information or advice
  • meetings/tours of interest to a region or the province
  • how-to stories.
Information contained in Agri-News is intended for redistribution. Feel free to reproduce articles contained in the Agri-News section. The editor appreciates the source being mentioned.

Lee Anne Bateman, Agri-News editor, welcomes stories or ideas that would be of interest to Agri-News readers.
 
 
 
 

Recent Articles from 'Agri-News'

 
  From the July 6, 2009 Issue of Agri-News
Greater Flexibility on 2009 Crop Insurance
Alberta Takes the Lead in Greenhouse Gas Mitigation for Beef Cattle
Watch For the Alberta Farm Safety Logo This Summer
Alberta Biomaterials Development Centre Connecting with Industry
Licensed Farm Implement Dealers and Distributors
Calgarian Receives 4-H Honourary Member Award
Annual Lacombe Field Day

From the June 29, 2009 Issue of Agri-News
How Much Moisture Does a Crop Need
Salvaging Biomass from Annual Crops and Reseeding Considerations
Vending at Alberta Approved Farmers' Markets
Seven Steps to Marketing Success
A New Approach to Woodlot Management
Alberta Hay & Pasture Directory
Two-Day Commercial Business Return Analyzer Workshop

From the June 22, 2009 Issue of Agri-News
Dutch Elm Disease Awareness Week
Dutch Elm Disease Prevention: What You Can Do
Farmers Hope Crops Avoid Damage as Hail Season Approaches
War on Weeds
News from the North American Farmers' Direct Marketing Association
Agtech Centre Field Day
2009 Diagnostic Field School
Bow Island Field Day

From the June 15, 2009 Issue of Agri-News
Grazing and Pasture Plans Help Producers Prepare for a Dry Season
Alberta Beekeeping Growing Forward: Developing a Monitoring System and Control Options for Honey Bee Pests
It's Never Too Early to Think about Making Hay
Beef Producers Hope Cattle Insurance Offers Stability Amid Unstable Prices
Export Finance
Acme Grazing School

From the June 8, 2009 Issue of Agri-News
Farm Equipment Efficiencies: Combining Field Operations in the Spray Tank
World Angus Forum 2009
New Program Poises Graduates for Leadership in Meat Industry
Using Historical Maps to Help Make Current Decisions
Importance of Early Season Crop Walks
Stewards in Motion 7
Incorporating Pulses into Existing Foods
Peace River Forage Association Summer Tour
Livestock and Meat Agency (ALMA) adds Two New Board Members

From the June 1, 2009 Issue of Agri-News
Seeding for Swath Grazing
How to Decide if Reseeding is Necessary
Start Checking for Flea Beetles
Farm Training Survey Demonstrates a Desire and Need for Training
Beekeepers Field Day
Peace River Forage Association Summer Tour
Lethbridge Research Station Crop Walk

From the May 25, 2009 Issue of Agri-News
Alberta Carbon Offset Market Shows an Increase in 2008
Eat -- Shop -- Experience -- Alberta Approved Farmers' Markets!
Seedling Blight and Damping Off
Farm Safety -- Put Your Best Foot Forward
Spring Frost: Wait Before Assessing Damage
Helping Habitat at Home

From the May 18, 2009 Issue of Agri-News
Food Labels Made Easy
Commercial Horticulture - Ways of Building Your Knowledge
What Horse Transportation Documents Do You Need?
Alberta Environmental Stewardship Calendar Photo Contest
Alberta 2009 Crop Reports Provide Timely Information
Insect and Disease Conference in Saskatoon
2009 Great Kids Award

From the May 11, 2009 Issue of Agri-News
2009 4-H Premier's Award Winner
Provincial 4-H Selections Award Trips
Integrated Pest Management
New Grant Programs Help Alberta's Livestock and Meat Industry Move Forward
Presentations -- an Alberta 4-H Provincial Communications' Competition
Forest Insect and Disease Conference in Saskatoon
ARECA's New Executive Director

From the May 4, 2009 Issue of Agri-News
Forestland As An Investment
The Capacity to Communicate-Alberta 4-H's Provincial Communications Competition
Make It Safe, Make It Visible - Safe Transport of Farm Equipment in Alberta
Avoiding Traffic Collisions When Operating Farm Equipment
AFSC Boost Loan Capital for Farmers and Businesses
Alberta 4-H 2009 Summer Calendar
Summer Solstice Super Market
ABP Semi-Annual General Meeting
Measure Up For Success 2009 - the Lean Conference

From the Apr 27, 2009 Issue of Agri-News
Alberta Forage Manual
Do You Have a Farm Safety Plan?
Summer Farm Employment Program
Local Entertainment and Products Available
Bronze Leaf Disease of Poplar and Aspen
ATV Rider Course
Holistic Management Course

From the Apr 20, 2009 Issue of Agri-News
Managing Seed-Placed Fertilizers
Improvements Made to Crop Risk Management Tool
Crop Insurance and Uncertain Global Economy
Crop Land Rental in 2009
Alberta Water Quality Awareness Day
Grazing School for Women

From the Apr 13, 2009 Issue of Agri-News
Soil - Alberta's Important Natural Resource
Importance of Soil Research to Albertans
The Effect of Wind Erosion on Soil
Preventing Wind Erosion and Reclaiming Eroded Soil
Water Erosion: Causes and Results
What is Soil Compaction and Where Does it Occur?
Saline Soils, Sodic Soils and Crop Growth
Acidic Soils in Alberta
Conservation Agriculture: Going Beyond Soil Conservation
Peace Women Invited to Explore their Business Potential
Alien Invasive Species Workshop and Seminar Series

From the Apr 6, 2009 Issue of Agri-News
New Chemicals, New Mixes and Novel Herbicides in the New Blue Book
Shochu Barley Exports Hit 10,000 Tonnes
Envisioning Rural Community Sustainability: Do You See What I See?
Georgia on My Mind
Going Organic - From Seed to Plate
A New Farm Implement Inspector with the Farmers' Advocate Office
Keeping the Tax Man off the Farm
4-H Scholarship Program
AMAZE-ing Agriculture
BeeGinners Beekeeping Course

From the Mar 30, 2009 Issue of Agri-News
Hand Signals on the Farm - Learn Them, Use Them
2009 Info Products Catalogue Released
AgChoices 2009: What's The Big Idea?
Best Practices Award Winners for 2009 Announced
Calling all Farm Safety Stars!
Labour Mobility for Agrologists in Alberta and B.C.
Elm Pruning Ban in Alberta from April 1 to September 30
Visions 2009 Conference
AHEA Annual Conference

From the Mar 23, 2009 Issue of Agri-News
Field Pea: Seeding Considerations
Web Directory Brings Manure and Compost Marketing to the Forefront
New Report Considers Agri-Environmental Policy Perspectives
A United Voice for Forages in Alberta
Don't Lose Your Head!
Minor Use Label Expansion for Control of Wireworms in Potato Crops
Mane Event

From the Mar 16, 2009 Issue of Agri-News
Alternative Markets a Viable Option for Alberta Producers
Using Science to Improve Food Safety at Alberta Meat Plants
Get a Grip on Farm Safety
Building Your Business Image
Showcasing Canadian Products in Seattle
Short Rotation Woody Crop Production
Whitetail and Mule Deer Convention and Trade Show
Getting Started with Horses at the Acreage Lifestyle Show!

From the Mar 9, 2009 Issue of Agri-News
Alberta's Farm Safety Program
Personal Protective Equipment Only Works If You Use It!
A Farm Employer's Guide to Job Orientation and Safety Training
Now Hear This . . .
'Skid Lids' Save Lives
Good PPE Practices Include Laundering Work Clothes
Keep an Eye for Safety
Safety Is In The Air
2008 Farm Related Injuries and Fatalities

From the March 2, 2009 Issue of Agri-News
Crop Health and Wellness: Genetic Advances
A New and Updated Look at Risk
Summer Employment Program for Alberta's Processing Industry
New Federal Rules Governing "Organic"
Liquid Manure Application Pilot Initiative Moves into the Next Phase
Learn Agri-Food: What It's All About
4-H Volunteer Leader of the Year Award

From the Feb 23, 2009 Issue of Agri-News
Organic Agriculture is Growing in Alberta!
Summer Employment Program for Veterinary Clinics
Geoff Hoar from Innisfail, Alberta's Outstanding Young Farmer for 2009
E-Business for Ag-Businesses
FAO Fills Farm Implement Inspector Position
Succession Planning Seminars
Water Well Management Workshop
Organic Turf Management Course

From the Feb 16, 2009 Issue of Agri-News
Canada-Alberta BSE Surveillance Program Still Very Much Alive
Website Features Latest Beef Production and Forage Information
Fusarium graminearum in Alberta
Farming: Career Choice of the Future?
Step-by-step Carbon Credit Trading
Agriculture and Food Council Seeks New Members
Industrial Vegetation Management Seminar
Dine Alberta Chef/Producer Roundtable #2
Setting a Profitable Price

From the Feb 9, 2009 Issue of Agri-News
Premises Identification and Traceability Applies to All Livestock and Poultry in the Province
Transporting Cattle to Auction and Beyond: Are they Fit for the Whole Trip?
New Insect Forecast Maps Online
What's the Buzz About Electronic I.D. for Sheep?
Energy Options Conference
Going Back to School - A Veggie n' Berry Interesting Opportunity
Farm Leadership Council Succession Planning Workshops
Going Organic to Launch New Book
Ag Expo
Shelterbelt Workshops
Organic Turf Management Workshop

From the Feb 2, 2009 Issue of Agri-News
AHA! Guidebook a Valuable Aid to Food Processors Now Online
Alberta Communities Gain Access to Infrastructure Funding
Certified Horsemanship Association Helps Set Standards for Riding Lessons
Young Tree Pruning and Structural Establishment
Alberta 4-H Leaders' Conference - A Simply Fantastic Experience
Prairie Pesticide Minor Use Consortium Meeting
Applied Agronomy Conference

From the Jan 26, 2009 Issue of Agri-News
AgChoices 2009 Conference Sparks Ideas and Inspiration for Alberta Producers
Horse Conference Never Ceases to Impress
New Realm of Possibilities in Province's Carbon Market
New Program Provides Grants to Expand Canadian 4-H Clubs
Taste of the Hispanic Market Seminar
Mandatory Country of Origin Labelling Seminar
Rock the Farm
Keeping Agriculture Healthy for the Family and the Farm

From the Jan 19, 2009 Issue of Agri-News
McDonald and Bienert Receive 2009 Distinguished Service Award
Record Crop Production in Alberta in 2008
Making Plans to Make the Right Crop Decisions for 2009
Children Need to Know About Agriculture
Competitiveness Analysis Report on Alberta's Dairy Supply Chain
Hort Snacks a New e-Newsletter

From the Jan 12, 2009 Issue of Agri-News
Treating Winter Feed Like A Fertilizer
U.S. Foodservice Value Chain - Toward 2011
Step It Up! . A Must-Attend Event
Wind and Other Alternative Power Sources
Western Canadian Dairy Seminar
Setting a Profitable Price

From the Jan 05, 2009 Issue of Agri-News
Information on Winter Animal Care is Readily Available
Making Riding Lessons Safe, Effective and Fun
Two New Acts in Effect as of January 1, 2009
Value Plus - A Quest For New Farm Value Workshop
Food: Today, Tomorrow, Together
4-H Workshop Provides Opportunities for Learning
Berry (& Vegetable) School 2009
FarmTech 2009
Banff Pork Seminar

 
 
 
 
Last Reviewed/Revised on February 11, 2009.