Recent precipitation may have made a big difference to a number of struggling farms across the province, but in certain areas of Alberta any relief might come too late.
Agriculture is worth billions of dollars to Alberta's economy and drought is again threatening to exact a heavy toll on crops and cattle. Given what's at stake, farmers are again "praying for rain," says an Alberta ag economist.
ASHEBORO – Robert Lyle Stover Jr., 73, of Asheboro, N.C. passed away peacefully into the arms of Jesus on Monday, April 17, 2023, with family by his side. His health
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Big ideas are growing in southern Alberta, and it’s one of the reasons the area is one of the world’s most important agricultural zones. The University of Lethbridge and area producers are looking to ensure ideas continue to germinate with the launch of the uLethbridge Agri-Food Summer Series conversations.
Each month, the uLethbridge Agri-Food Summer Series will bring producers and researchers together to discuss topics related to southern Alberta’s agriculture industry. It’s an opportunity to hear from the people who know this industry inside and out as they generate ideas and push the boundaries of agricultural potential in southern Alberta.