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Precision Livestock

The world has been evolving with technology for many years and the agricultural industry has changed to adopt these new technologies in many accelerated ways. With crop production, our equipment has evolved to include the latest technology at our fingertips.

Diversifying Opportunities

With the latest trends in the agricultural industry, awareness towards diversification has been increasing amongst producers.

Coyote Predation

Coyotes are a canine species that are native to North America and can be devastating for livestock producers and rural residents. Coyotes can cause a loss of animals, typically during calving season that can cause financial strain and impact to producers’ bottom line.

Coyote Control Practices

In last month’s column, I discussed the history, behaviours, and life cycle of the coyote, as it is crucial information for understanding how to control them. With a growing coyote population, it has raised concerns about their impact on livestock, pets, and human safety for rural, and urban residents.

Between the Roots

Grow your knowledge about all things agricultural in Flagstaff County! Read all of Nick Dunn’s “Between the roots” newspaper columns.

Maintaining Pasture Lands

According to the 2006 Agricultural Profile, in Flagstaff County there are more than 1,000,000 acres of farmland, 250,000 acres of them are pasture or hay land. Of that 250,000 pasture acres, it is estimated that 100,000 acres are tame or seeded, and 150,000 acres are natural.

Indigenous history significant to Flagstaff

manitou stone thumbnailFlagstaff County has a rich history of Indigenous sites within our region. In fact, Flagstaff County gets its name from the region’s highest point, which the Cree referred to as Flag Hanging Hill. Legend has it that the hill, also known as Treaty Hill, was a popular gathering place for Indigenous people. It was also where Bishop Grandin met the Blackfoot and Cree, and forged peace between them.

The Farming Footprint

There has been a lot of discussion recently on how the agricultural industry will be affected by the world gaining more recognition towards carbon.

What’s on your Roots

Clubroot is a serious soil-borne disease that can’t be taken lightly; it is classified as a pest under the Alberta Agricultural Pests Act. Negligence is no way to overcome it.