Most farmers don't conduct regular new variety trials on their own farms. Typically, farmers take a longterm approach. When the performance of a trusted variety sags, they may consult the Alberta Seed Guide and plant a f... Keep Reading

For many years now, malting barley research has primarily focused on how to provide small and large brewers alike with the next great variety for their beers. An afterthought, however, is distillers, who often source the... Keep Reading

Fertilizer always has been and always will be vital to agriculture. However, this primary crop input has come under fire in recent years, most notably for its carbon footprint. The federal government took aim at fertiliz... Keep Reading

People are at the heart of every farm business. No matter the size, structure or type of farm, it’s the people, and in many cases a blend of family and employees, who manage day-to-day tasks tied to farm goals and achiev... Keep Reading

“Ninety-five per cent of our crime is caused by five per cent of the population,” said Troy Savinkoff, corporal and public information officer with the Alberta RCMP Media Group. Over the last several years, the police ha... Keep Reading