Articles of Interest
ATTS Group – Impact of Freezing & Thawing on Trees
As temperature across Alberta is sometimes change from -20C to + 15 C in few days, the impact on trees
and shrubs health can be significant. Winter freeze-thaw cycles damage trees by causing expansion or
contraction that leads to buds, twigs and branch mortalities, frost cracks, bark splitting, winter desiccation
and sunscald. Wounds from freeze-thaw cycles allows disease to enter much easier into tree tisues.
Repeated freezing/thawing of soil also causes frost heaving, exposing roots. These cycles can disrupt
water transport, leading to winter drought and death of tissue and mortalities of part or whole tree and
shrubs.
For for more information on the damages that can occur and management recommendations view the full article here.
AAFC Crop Residue Measurement Survey
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada is researching methods to estimate crop residue levels on soil using satellite data. The Crop Residue Measurement Survey has been designed to enable data collection by farmers across Canada. For more information please click here.
If you require further assistance please contact our Director of Agricultural Services.
Trees & Property Lines
Understanding the legal and practical aspects of tree ownership, maintenance, and responsibilities to help prevent conflicts and foster positive neighbor relations. Click here to read the article.
AB Invasive Species Council
Information on all invasive species within and at risk of entering Alberta as well as how to control & prevent them. Click here for their website.
The Blue Book – Alberta’s Crop Protection Guide
The Blue Book is a longstanding and trusted resource for Alberta farmers and agronomists, providing current pesticide application information. Click here for more information.
Alberta Farm Animal Care (AFAC)
This website is a great resource for humane and best practice farm animal care. Their website includes Alberta laws & regulations, emergency response & preparedness, and the AB ALERT line for reporting animals in distress. Click here to visit their website.
National Farm Animal Care Council (NFACC)
A resource of information for farm animal care, Codes of Practice, animal care assessments & more. Click here for their website.
Ag Know
Whether it’s accessing resources for yourself, or pointing a farmer in the right direction, AgKnow is your key partner in the evolving landscape of farm mental health. Check out their website here for lots of mental health resources.
Agriculture Job Connector
This is an Alberta Government website that gathers job search tools & resources for the Agriculture Industry. Click here for more information.
AB Agri-News
A great resource for all things up and coming in agriculture events, announcements, reminders and information. Sign up for their newsletters here.
Farming Smarter
A Southern Alberta based research site with resources on past, current and trending future grain and cropping practices. Click here to visit their website.
Green Acreages – Land Stewardship Centre
This is a program to assist acreage owners implement stewardship practices on their properties, including workshops, information access, and incentives offered. Click here for more details.
Young Agrarians – Business Mentorship Network
Sign up to be a Mentee OR a Mentor in the Young Agrarians Business Mentorship Network. Click here to visit their website for more details.
Agricultural Moisture Situation Update
At the below Alberta Government link you will have access to up-to-date precipitation maps as it relates to our normal long term precipitation received on average for the Province of Alberta.
For the most current maps please click here.
