Agriculture

Beef prices a big topic

Beef producers in the province are facing some uncertainty and a lot of that came out in meetings recently.

Nov 9, 2016 7:00 AM Read more >

Canadian beef industry working on climate change solutions

It’s well known that certain farming practices contribute to the rising rate of greenhouse gases.

Nov 2, 2016 12:00 PM Read more >

Snow keeps farmers in the cold on harvest

Snow, frost and cold temperatures may soon jeopardize what was supposed to be a record crop.

Oct 26, 2016 7:00 AM Read more >

Longhorns showcased in final show and sale

Ponoka continues to attract an array of agricultural events that many may not realize even exist.

Oct 19, 2016 6:00 AM Read more >

ABP focused on what concerns members

With harvest nearing an end and frost in the air, it is that time of year again for the province’s beef industry.

Oct 12, 2016 8:00 AM Read more >

Harvest moving slow, need some heat

Harvest work is slowly grinding along throughout the region and province-wide.

Oct 5, 2016 12:00 PM Read more >

Touching bottom?

This week's FarmLead looks at the pressures on grain prices for harvest 2016.

Sep 28, 2016 11:00 AM Read more >

Trying to extract some value

This week's FarmLead looks at getting value from the harvest.

Sep 21, 2016 3:00 PM Read more >

Mixed weather continues to hamper harvest

This year would have been a great year to grow rice.

Sep 14, 2016 9:00 PM Read more >

Farmers need to be ready for fire

Even on the mostly prairie landscape of central Alberta, wildland fires still pose a serious threat to farms.

Sep 14, 2016 9:00 PM Read more >