It's Weed Wednesday! This week the focus is - Common Burdock This invasive plant is becoming more common across parts of Alberta and can quickly take over disturbed sites, roadsides and pastures. How to identify: Large, broad, heart-shaped leaves with a dull green upper surface and white-ish,...
Keep up to date with events happening around the region. May 13: Free Shelterbelt Workshop Contact CARA to reserve your spot - 403-664-3777 or cara-1@telus.net Event Poster ...
Last week our Ag groups had the pleasure of visiting Altario’s Agriculture Academy for a great morning of learning and connection. We were welcomed and toured by the students, who did an excellent job sharing their experiences and providing a firsthand look at the program. The...
Keep up to date with events happening around the region. April 7: Battle River Research Group: Kochia Management Register: https://www.battleriverresearch.com/events April 8: Agrisystems Living Lab - Roots so deep (you can see the devil down there): Episode 4 / Q & A Link : https://www.agrisystemsll.ca/events/roots-so-deep-episode-4-and-qa ...
The latest and greatest Growing and Grazing Newsletter is ready!In this interactive newsletter you will learn about heavy snowfall damage to trees, building drought resistance and rats!Read it here! ...
Good livestock management practices protect livestock, people and the environment. Check out some of these helpful tips. Livestock Husbandry When conflicts arise between livestock and coyotes, the primary focus should be on managing livestock effectively to prevent situations that encourage or invite predation. Implementing sound husbandry practices significantly reduces interactions between...
Keep up to date with events happening around the region. March 11, 16 & 24: Lunch ‘n’ Learn -FREE noon hour webinars! March 11:https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/zYq4H1N_TTOcOmIeW9SOvg#/registration March 16: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/uIvQxZRtQjSDo1Zbv4phDg#/registration March 24: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/thZgsp0ISjOJ5hTdE3OeEw#/registration March 11: Alberta Farmer Pesticide Applicator Certificate Course (Wheatland County) https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/2026-alberta-farmer-pesticide-applicator-certificate-course-tickets-1977850404803 March 13 & 14...
Are you on the search for a real Christmas tree this holiday season? Our well-known tree expert Tozo Bozic let us in on some trade tips! Read more here ...
🌲From the tree expert himself - Toso Bozic at Yard Whispers - offers some management options for mitigating impacts from frost crack in your trees. Prune / remove dead or damaged branches Maintain adequate soil moisture levels to promote healthy bark and wood Avoid fertilizing...
Because of the warmer fall weather patterns sticking around, there is still time to control winter annuals and pesky perennial weeds. Weeds like stork’s bill, annual sow thistle (common and spiny), Canada thistle, dandelions etc. Why control in fall? Many beneficial grasses are dying off, so reduced...