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Alberta Agriculture & Irrigation announced a $3.2-million capital grant for research associations throughout the province to expand their capacity through capital purchases. Minister RJ Sigurdson made the announcement to a crowd of industry members at Farming Smarter's Field School, June 25.
Farming Smarter's 2025 Field School connects producers and agronomists with opportunities to sharpen their agronomic knowledge on June 25 & 26. This event is one of Alberta's most valuable crop learning experiences with hands-on demos, research updates, and practical takeaways over two great days.
The study investigating durum's viability as a candidate for ultra early seeding has concluded with promising observations. This alternative planting practice for growers could protect the crop and even improve yields in southern Alberta.
Conservation Agronomist Ashley Wagenaar helps you find what's best for your farm on & off the field. Follow her monthly release, Conservation Corner, for fresh ideas, new practices, and how to tailor them for your operation.
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After finishing his Nuffield Scholarship journey, Ken Coles returned to Alberta to share the keys to success he discovered at agricultural organizations around the world. Successful policy for the industry begins with the crucial element - the people!
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This study was initiated to examine night and dawn time pesticide spray applications as a practical alternative to the daytime pesticide application.
Join Conservation Agronomist Ashley Wagenaar in the field for a walk & talk update on the current innovations underway at Farming Smarter
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Three Farming Smarter project have been extended for three years, allowing us to advance irrigation and hemp research in southern Alberta
Sugar beet growing regions went from across the prairies to now only Ontario and southern Alberta. Now, Farming Smarter aims to identify the best management practices for the crop so producers can optimize and enhance their operations.
We're done rolling for our Rolling Cereals trial, finishing with the most interesting year yet. Rain, heat, and more rain have created new obstacles and opportunities for the team!
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Farming Smarter invites you on the agricultural trip of a lifetime to Australia and New Zealand in January 2026! Join us for two weeks, visiting research stations, agribusinesses, and farms along with the best tourism spots in each country.
Join Conservation Agronomist Ashley Wagenaar in the field for a walk & talk update on the current innovations underway at Farming Smarter
A great opportunity for southern Alberta's agriculture community to come together and share knowledge, brainstorm ideas, and make connections. Plus, you can listen to our experts share updates on Farming Smarter's research from this year!