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New sprayer nozzle selector developed

Selecting application tools effectively is one of the most important factors for sustainable crop protection systems. A new Nozzle Selector tool developed by Alberta's AgTech Centre is designed to help growers and other applicators do that.

A Special Report that describes the approach and fundamentals of the Nozzle Selector is now available at Canada Sprayer Guide.

Spotlight on livestock care

'Asking the cows': A new approach to livestock care innovation

Learning from the animals supports livestock care and farm management, while helping address fast-shifting public expectations, says UBC's Dan Weary. Read more on this and other ideas from the Livestock Care Conference. 

Talking the issues in livestock transport

"Transportation is an inconvenience for animals. We need to address the challenges with ideas that combine both scientific and practical knowledge," says Dr. Terry Whiting. Get more perspectives from the livestock transport conference here. 

Read more perspectives from the conference here.

Read articles on key conference presentations, available on the Certified Livestock Transport Web site.

Banff Pork Seminar 2009

Banff Pork Seminar Special Meeting Report

Top minds, latest progress, new strategies for today's pork industry challenges. View this special section for news and perspectives direct from the 2009 Seminar.  

Special Report: Natural Advantage interest growing – More Alberta farmers and ranchers are seeking ways to integrate and protect wildlife habitat assets 
Date posted: September 9, 2008

Special Report: Perspective on Rangeland Sustainability – A look back on the history of grazing leases in Alberta and their role in protecting natural landscapes. A new Meristem Perspective Report looks at this relationship in sustaining natural landscapes. 
Date posted: March 24, 2008

Meeting Report: ISCD 2008 was a leading international conference featuring top minds, progress and perspectives on "chylomicrons" – a fast-emerging frontier in human health with major implications for agriculture and food innovation.

Recent Releases

May 28: New research points to high absorption of healthy beef component More

April 27: SCCC concerned with "Carbon Pricing Policy for Canada" report More

April 15: National Soil Conservation Week April 19-25 celebrates ongoing progress More

April 7: Quebec 'soil champion' recognized for soil conservation leadership More

April 3: Milestone Livestock Care Conference builds on 15 years of AFAC progress More

April 3: Dedicated Alberta champion of farm animal welfare honored at Livestock Care Conference More

March 11: CLA and Omega 3 set to deliver one-two health punch for beef More

February 25: Verified Beef Production workshops now available online More

February 10: Soil Conservation Council of Canada evaluates new GHG calculator for producers More

December 17: Look past U.S. for global opportunities for Canadian pork, says leading strategist More

December 16: Canadian livestock producers urged to plan now for foreign animal disease More

December 16: Alberta Pork chair urges greater collaboration throughout pork industry More

November 19: Alberta livestock industry drives new generation of trans fat research More

September 30: International scientists raise warning flag on intestinal cholesterol More

September 9: Bee losses drive new thinking on role of wildlife habitat in agriculture More

July 7: Food safety helps drive consumer confidence, says branded beef producers group More

June 24: Alberta's Natural Advantage habitat planning service open for applications More

June 5: Alberta Pork welcomes Alberta's long-term strategy for livestock industry More

June 5: Wildlife habitat planning service expanded for Alberta producers More

May 23: Alberta pork revitalization strategy presented to producers More

May 5: Alberta pork producers launch phase one of revitalization plan More

April 24: Project success a sign of growing producer support for wildlife habitat More

April 16: National Soil Conservation Week celebrates progress in soil management More

April 16: Nova Scotia farmer honoured for leadership in soil conservation More

April 8: Alberta livestock care leaders honored with Awards of Distinction More

April 8: Top animal welfare experts highlight record Livestock Care Conference More

March 18: Rural Emergency Plan announced for Alberta landowners More

March 6: Beef cattle sales barns to benefit from LED screen technology More

February 28: Dollars for equipment purchase available to beef producers More

February 26: Link to South America offers Canadian farmers lessons in soil conservation More

February 11: Soil Conservation Council of Canada launches revamped Web site More

January 16: Natural dairy and beef trans fat not harmful – may be beneficial More