http://www.agric.gov.ab.ca/app21/news?audience=0 Contains news items relevant to the agriculture and food industry for All Audiences 2012 Government of Alberta 2012 Government of Alberta https://www.agric.gov.ab.ca/app21/rtw/icons/audience/audience_0.jpg http://www.agric.gov.ab.ca/app21/news http://www1.agric.gov.ab.ca/$department/newslett.nsf/all/cotl19074 Water specialist Melissa Orr-Langner with details on the Growing Forward Water Management Program (Call of the Land, Feb 9) Rural Services Thu, 09 Feb 2012 07:00:00 GMT http://www1.agric.gov.ab.ca/$department/newslett.nsf/all/cotl19074 2012-02-09T07:00:00Z http://www1.agric.gov.ab.ca/$department/newslett.nsf/all/cotl19075 Details available on Growing Forward website on the new Solar PV Equipment Pilot Program. (Call of the Land, Feb 9) Rural Services Thu, 09 Feb 2012 07:00:00 GMT http://www1.agric.gov.ab.ca/$department/newslett.nsf/all/cotl19075 2012-02-09T07:00:00Z http://www1.agric.gov.ab.ca/$department/newslett.nsf/all/cotl19076 Value chain specialist Margurite Thiessen with details on the Social Media and Marketing workshop being held February 28, 2012 at Olds College. (Call of the Land, Feb 9) Business & Economics Thu, 09 Feb 2012 07:00:00 GMT http://www1.agric.gov.ab.ca/$department/newslett.nsf/all/cotl19076 2012-02-09T07:00:00Z http://www1.agric.gov.ab.ca/$department/newslett.nsf/all/cotl19073 Interview with Kent Erickson and Gordon Pope with updates of two proposed wheat and oat commissions. (Call of the Land, Feb 9) Crops Thu, 09 Feb 2012 07:00:00 GMT http://www1.agric.gov.ab.ca/$department/newslett.nsf/all/cotl19073 2012-02-09T07:00:00Z http://www1.agric.gov.ab.ca/$department/newslett.nsf/all/agnw19062 Details on the new initiative funding to agricultural societies in the province. (Agri-News, Feb 8) Learning & 4H Wed, 08 Feb 2012 07:00:00 GMT http://www1.agric.gov.ab.ca/$department/newslett.nsf/all/agnw19062 2012-02-08T07:00:00Z http://www1.agric.gov.ab.ca/$department/newslett.nsf/all/agnw19066 Agenda and registration information for a series of one-hour webinars from Alberta Agriculture, Wednesdays at 1:30 PM, starting February 22, 2012 (Agri-News, Feb 8) Ministry Information Wed, 08 Feb 2012 07:00:00 GMT http://www1.agric.gov.ab.ca/$department/newslett.nsf/all/agnw19066 2012-02-08T07:00:00Z http://www1.agric.gov.ab.ca/$department/newslett.nsf/all/cotl19057 Marcia Hewitt-Fisher highlights the topics and speakers for the webinar series and details on how to participate (Call of the Land, Feb 8) Rural Services Wed, 08 Feb 2012 07:00:00 GMT http://www1.agric.gov.ab.ca/$department/newslett.nsf/all/cotl19057 2012-02-08T07:00:00Z http://www1.agric.gov.ab.ca/$department/newslett.nsf/all/agnw19070 Locations, dates and websites available for several upcoming weed information events. (Agri-News, Feb 8) Diseases/Insects/ Pests Wed, 08 Feb 2012 07:00:00 GMT http://www1.agric.gov.ab.ca/$department/newslett.nsf/all/agnw19070 2012-02-08T07:00:00Z http://www1.agric.gov.ab.ca/$department/newslett.nsf/all/agnw19064 Information on options to consider and decision-making factors when selecting horticulture crop varieties. (Agri-News, Feb 8) Crops Wed, 08 Feb 2012 07:00:00 GMT http://www1.agric.gov.ab.ca/$department/newslett.nsf/all/agnw19064 2012-02-08T07:00:00Z http://www1.agric.gov.ab.ca/$department/newslett.nsf/all/agnw19071 Agenda and registration information on the Equine Biosecurity Workshops. (Agri-News, Feb 8) Livestock Wed, 08 Feb 2012 07:00:00 GMT http://www1.agric.gov.ab.ca/$department/newslett.nsf/all/agnw19071 2012-02-08T07:00:00Z http://www1.agric.gov.ab.ca/$department/newslett.nsf/all/glm19072 Updated report quoting prices being offered to growers of grass and legume seed. (Grass and Legume Seed Market Update, Feb 8) Crops Wed, 08 Feb 2012 07:00:00 GMT http://www1.agric.gov.ab.ca/$department/newslett.nsf/all/glm19072 2012-02-08T07:00:00Z http://www1.agric.gov.ab.ca/$department/newslett.nsf/all/agnw19065 All riders, regardless of age or level or competition, must wear safety headgear as of January 1, 2012 (Agri-News, Feb 8) Livestock Wed, 08 Feb 2012 07:00:00 GMT http://www1.agric.gov.ab.ca/$department/newslett.nsf/all/agnw19065 2012-02-08T07:00:00Z http://www1.agric.gov.ab.ca/$department/newslett.nsf/all/cotl19059 Morgan Hobin with the Peace Country Beef and Forage Association has details on two local foods workshops February 14 and 15 (Call of the Land, Feb 8) Business & Economics Wed, 08 Feb 2012 07:00:00 GMT http://www1.agric.gov.ab.ca/$department/newslett.nsf/all/cotl19059 2012-02-08T07:00:00Z http://www1.agric.gov.ab.ca/$department/newslett.nsf/all/agnw19069 Agenda, dates and registration information on the "NCCP Equestrain Specific Theory Course." (Agri-News, Feb 8) Rural Services Wed, 08 Feb 2012 07:00:00 GMT http://www1.agric.gov.ab.ca/$department/newslett.nsf/all/agnw19069 2012-02-08T07:00:00Z http://www1.agric.gov.ab.ca/$department/newslett.nsf/all/agnw19067 Foragebeef.ca has added a new research paper into the Companion Crops folder on the www.foragebeef.ca website. (Agri-News, Feb 8) Crops Wed, 08 Feb 2012 07:00:00 GMT http://www1.agric.gov.ab.ca/$department/newslett.nsf/all/agnw19067 2012-02-08T07:00:00Z http://www1.agric.gov.ab.ca/$department/newslett.nsf/all/cotl19058 Chuck Penner with LeftField Commodity Research highlights what's happening with Canadian exports of lentils (Call of the Land, Feb 8) Business & Economics Wed, 08 Feb 2012 07:00:00 GMT http://www1.agric.gov.ab.ca/$department/newslett.nsf/all/cotl19058 2012-02-08T07:00:00Z http://www1.agric.gov.ab.ca/$department/newslett.nsf/all/agnw19063 Information on the success of the Taste Alberta initiative in partnership with the agriculture industry and media. (Agri-News, Feb 8) Food & Ag Processing Wed, 08 Feb 2012 07:00:00 GMT http://www1.agric.gov.ab.ca/$department/newslett.nsf/all/agnw19063 2012-02-08T07:00:00Z http://www1.agric.gov.ab.ca/$department/newslett.nsf/all/agnw19060 Highlights on Clubroot Management Practices. (Agri-News, Feb 8) Diseases/Insects/ Pests Wed, 08 Feb 2012 07:00:00 GMT http://www1.agric.gov.ab.ca/$department/newslett.nsf/all/agnw19060 2012-02-08T07:00:00Z http://www1.agric.gov.ab.ca/$department/newslett.nsf/all/agnw19068 Information and on-line registration on the "CanoLAB 3D" course being held March 5, 2012 in St. Albert. (Agri-News, Feb 8) Crops Wed, 08 Feb 2012 07:00:00 GMT http://www1.agric.gov.ab.ca/$department/newslett.nsf/all/agnw19068 2012-02-08T07:00:00Z http://www1.agric.gov.ab.ca/$department/newslett.nsf/all/cotl19054 Alberta Agriculture and Rural Development Minister Evan Berger has been meeting with Rural Albertans across the province throughout the month. (Call of the Land, Feb 7) Rural Services Tue, 07 Feb 2012 07:00:00 GMT http://www1.agric.gov.ab.ca/$department/newslett.nsf/all/cotl19054 2012-02-07T07:00:00Z http://www1.agric.gov.ab.ca/$department/newslett.nsf/all/cotl19056 Ava Duering a Competitiveness Analyst with Alberta Agriculture speaks about what can help breed innovation and moral within an organization. (Call of the Land, Feb 7) Business & Economics Tue, 07 Feb 2012 07:00:00 GMT http://www1.agric.gov.ab.ca/$department/newslett.nsf/all/cotl19056 2012-02-07T07:00:00Z http://www1.agric.gov.ab.ca/$department/newslett.nsf/all/cotl19052 Agriculture Minister Evan Berger with details on the new initiative funding to agricultural societies in the province. (Call of the Land, Feb 6) Learning & 4H Mon, 06 Feb 2012 07:00:00 GMT http://www1.agric.gov.ab.ca/$department/newslett.nsf/all/cotl19052 2012-02-06T07:00:00Z http://www1.agric.gov.ab.ca/$department/newslett.nsf/all/cotl19051 Herb Lock of FarmSense Marketing in Edmonton with the latest information. (Call of the Land, Feb 6) Business & Economics Mon, 06 Feb 2012 07:00:00 GMT http://www1.agric.gov.ab.ca/$department/newslett.nsf/all/cotl19051 2012-02-06T07:00:00Z http://www1.agric.gov.ab.ca/$department/newslett.nsf/all/cotl19053 Insect management specialist Scott Meers with a warning that producers in the south need to monitor the presence of wheat midge in their crops. (Call of the Land, Feb 6) Diseases/Insects/ Pests Mon, 06 Feb 2012 07:00:00 GMT http://www1.agric.gov.ab.ca/$department/newslett.nsf/all/cotl19053 2012-02-06T07:00:00Z http://www1.agric.gov.ab.ca/$department/newslett.nsf/all/cotl19048 Interview with Agriculture Minister Evan Berger discussing initiatives to get more youth involved in the Agriculture Industry in Alberta. (Call of the Land, Feb 3) Learning & 4H Fri, 03 Feb 2012 07:00:00 GMT http://www1.agric.gov.ab.ca/$department/newslett.nsf/all/cotl19048 2012-02-03T07:00:00Z http://www1.agric.gov.ab.ca/$department/newslett.nsf/all/cotl19050 Animal protection services for Alberta SPCA, Ken Dean discusses resources available for livestock care. (Call of the Land, Feb 3) Livestock Fri, 03 Feb 2012 07:00:00 GMT http://www1.agric.gov.ab.ca/$department/newslett.nsf/all/cotl19050 2012-02-03T07:00:00Z http://www1.agric.gov.ab.ca/$department/newslett.nsf/all/cotl19049 Growing Forward's Wendy McCormick discusses where they're at with the works of Growing Forward 2 programs. (Call of the Land, Feb 3) Rural Services Fri, 03 Feb 2012 07:00:00 GMT http://www1.agric.gov.ab.ca/$department/newslett.nsf/all/cotl19049 2012-02-03T07:00:00Z http://www1.agric.gov.ab.ca/$department/deptdocs.nsf/all/com13831 The GoA is working with Agricultural Societies to support leadership development activities for the next generation of producers. (Communications Branch, Feb 2) Ministry Information Thu, 02 Feb 2012 07:00:00 GMT http://www1.agric.gov.ab.ca/$department/deptdocs.nsf/all/com13831 2012-02-02T07:00:00Z http://www1.agric.gov.ab.ca/$department/newslett.nsf/all/cotl19045 What's been happening with turfgrass and forage seed markets. (Call of the Land, Feb 2) Business & Economics Thu, 02 Feb 2012 07:00:00 GMT http://www1.agric.gov.ab.ca/$department/newslett.nsf/all/cotl19045 2012-02-02T07:00:00Z http://www1.agric.gov.ab.ca/$department/newslett.nsf/all/cotl19046 Plant pathologist Ron Howard with some highlights on Clubroot Management Practices. (Call of the Land, Feb 2) Diseases/Insects/ Pests Thu, 02 Feb 2012 07:00:00 GMT http://www1.agric.gov.ab.ca/$department/newslett.nsf/all/cotl19046 2012-02-02T07:00:00Z http://www1.agric.gov.ab.ca/$department/newslett.nsf/all/cotl19047 Business development officer Ruth DeSantis with details on the Alberta Biomaterials Development Centre's facility in Vegreville. (Call of the Land, Feb 2) Food & Ag Processing Thu, 02 Feb 2012 07:00:00 GMT http://www1.agric.gov.ab.ca/$department/newslett.nsf/all/cotl19047 2012-02-02T07:00:00Z