Ag Matters

• Thirsty? How floating islands could turn retention ponds into potable water

  Researchers at Olds College are trying to give retention ponds a higher calling: providing drinking water for cattle or even humans.

  Science

  Aug 10, 2021
  
• Women in agriculture use online tools to build supportive communities

  Women have always played an important role on farms and ranches, but as social media has developed, so too has the perception of what a woman in agriculture can do.

  Features

  Jul 20, 2021
  
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• Alberta entrepreneur upcycles brewery waste twice

  The brewing process has a by-product -- spent grain -- which usually ends up being composted or in the landfill.

  Consumer

  Jun 29, 2021
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• ‘Trying to make the agriculture world a better place’: AgTech advancements improve farm efficiency, safety

  Fifth-generation farmer, Sterling Hilton said producers often don't get the credit they deserve - especially when it comes to being environmentally conscious.

  Canada

  Jun 22, 2021
• Research project helps Alberta grain farmers improve storage methods

  Crops harvested in wet conditions can see reduced yields, or spoil all together. Singh wants to help farmers get the best quality possible through an on-farm grain-drying study.

  Weather

  Jun 8, 2021
• Alberta farmers see cost of fertilizer jump as grain prices rise

  When it comes to growing a crop, a lot more goes into it than sunshine and rain. Fertilizer is used in all types of crop production, and this year, the cost has jumped way up.

  Canada

  Jun 1, 2021