Junior Gardeners Committee, Special to the Advertiser Here’s a few tips from the Vegreville Agricultural Society for all youngsters planning and presenting a small garden. 1) Mark your rows at the time of planting with permanent and weatherproof markers. This will help you remember what you’ve planted and where the plants should be. 2) [...]
Agri-News Alberta Agriculture and Rural Development recently posted the 2012 crop report schedule online. Since 1940, this program, has captured and delivered timely information relating to crop production in Alberta during the current crop season. This is achieved through the use of surveys, which collect data on moisture and crop conditions, progress of seeding [...]
Melissa Cannan On April 5th we had our monthly meeting in Innisfree. By the sounds of it, it sounds like everyone is working with their calves. During the Easter break there will be a sign making workshop for anyone who needs a sign. For most of the meeting we spent our time organizing our [...]
roadmap Agri-News A new directory fills a void in the organic sector in Alberta. Organic Alberta has just published a directory aimed at connecting businesses within the organic community. The Organic Road Map lists companies and organizations that provide products and services to the organic sector. Organic producers can use this document as [...]
The Grain Growers of Canada (GGC) are pleased to see the Canada-EU Comprehensive Economic
Agri-News Changes in farm practices, management and economic conditions have allowed storage of grain to become a potentially valuable marketing tool. At present, the agricultural situation is seeing very strong market conditions for most crops, present availability of alternative storage systems, low interest rates volatile prices for most crops, with price movements sudden and [...]
Spring is the time to make the major decisions related to crop inputs; how much fertilizer to apply, availability of seed, seeding rate and pest control programs all need to be considered. One of the biggest costs of seeding is fertilizer. Despite lower natural gas prices, fertilizer prices are staying up. With such a major [...]
As crop prices continue rallying at high levels, the upcoming growing season looks profitable for
Spring Time, Decision Time Spring is the time to make the major decisions related to crop inputs; how much fertilizer to apply, availability of seed, seeding rate and pest control programs all need to be considered. One of the biggest costs of seeding is fertilizer. Despite lower natural gas prices, fertilizer prices are [...]
“We feel that asking a Federal Court Justice to quash the government’s appeal of the December 7 decision is appropriate”, said
Vegreville School of Ballet exhibits elegance
Vegreville Youth Bowling wraps up successful season
Child’s play warms everyone’s heart
Northeastern Alberta Fish and Game Association zone 5 spring meeting.
Andrew School students excel at badminton
