Let's feature White Cockle for this weeks Weed Wednesday! White Cockle is a noxious weed spreading across Alberta, commonly found in cultivated fields, pastures, and disturbed areas. Early identification is key to managing its spread. How to identify it: Upright plant growing 30–90 cm tall Narrow, lance-shaped...
This weeks Weed Wednesday feature is: Leafy Spurge! Leafy Spurge is a noxious weed that continues to spread across Alberta, especially in pastures, rangelands, and disturbed areas. Early detection is crucial to prevent large infestations. How to identify it: Bright green, narrow leaves arranged alternately along the...
Common Mullein is a noxious weed spreading across Alberta, often found in disturbed areas like roadsides, pastures, and railroads. Early detection and management are essential. How to identify it: Large, soft, gray-green, fuzzy leaves arranged in a rosette at the base Tall flowering stalks that can...
Article by Amanda Jorgensen, M.Sc., ATT Insect Management Specialist, Alberta Agriculture & Irrigation Warm conditions last fall mean that cutworms and grasshoppers had an ideal egg laying period. Even with a cool, slow spring, there still is risk from these species. Grasshoppers Grasshopper numbers were high in Special...
It's Weed Wednesday! Let's talk about Scentless Chamomile. Scentless Chamomile is a noxious weed spreading across Alberta, especially in disturbed areas like roadsides, fields, and pastures. Early detection is key! How to identify it: Daisy-like flowers with white petals and yellow centers (but unlike true chamomile, it...
This weeks Weed Wednesday feature is Black Henbane! Black Henbane is a POISONOUS noxious weed showing up across Alberta, especially in disturbed areas like roadsides, yards, and pastures. Early detection is key! How to identify it: Sticky, hairy leaves with a strong, unpleasant odor Pale yellow flowers...
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 ...