Agriculture News

Giant Hogweed always causes a stir, and rightfully so! Exposure to the plant’s sap can cause redness and inflammation, severe skin burns, eye damage, and phototoxic (light‑sensitivity) reactions for years after contact.

Despite their poor reputation, skunks are docile creatures that can benefit your property if managed correctly. 

Citizen science refers to the involvement of the public in scientific research. Data collected by citizen scientists can be of great importance to scientists, land managers, and the public for research, conservation, and planning.

The diamondback moth is a crop pest belonging to the order lepidoptera of the Insecta class.

The Spruce Grove and District Agricultural Society is offering Two Scholarships of $750 each to assist with Post-Secondary Education costs.

Do More Ag is proud to provide a half day interactive workshop solely dedicated to those who are involved in agriculture. Knowing that knowledge is power and farming is unique, our goal for this workshop is threefold.

Whether you need to control a large patch of weeds in your field or a small patch near your home, we can help. Parkland County’s Agriculture and Environment Services has two types of sprayers available for residents to rent: towable sprayers and backpack sprayers.

Standing up to 1 meter tall with spoon shaped leaves and ray of little petals surrounding yellow centers, oxeye daisy is an invasive weed that many people mistake as a native wildflower. This weed has been listed as a noxious weed in the Weed Control Act due to the damaging effects it can have once established.

Spring is in the Air! Ready to get planting?

Thanks to Club Reporter, Julie Kuelken, we received an update about all the great events happening at the Lakemere 4-H Beef Club. To kickstart the 4-H year, the club invited families to come to the Muir Lake Hall for dinner and to learn about the club and all the programs being planned for the year.