We are proud to feature some of our projects on this page that we feel may be of particular interest to Alberta producers. 

Blossom Blight of Alfalfa

Blossom blight of alfalfa was recognized for the first time as an important constraint to alfalfa seed production in Western Canada in 1993, and was studied by groups in Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba from 1995 until 2003. The main goal of the project was to locate as much of the data as possible from these different research groups, obtain the cooperation of the original research teams to disseminate the information, and produce extension information that could be loaded onto a website so that producers could obtain information about the disease. A secondary goal was to initiate publication of key portions of the data so that it would be available to future researchers. In addition, a paper that assesses the impact of alfalfa flower colour on infection by Botrytis cinerea was published in 2008, and papers on the occurrence and distribution of blossom blight and its impact on seed yield are in preparation.

Go to the Blossom Blight of Alfalfa page for more information on this project.

Biofuels:  Impact and Markets - Where to From Here?

The production of biofuels has become a contentious issue around the world.  There are those who contend that making biofuels has negative impacts on international food supply while those supporting the expansion of the industry would argue that an alternative use for crops will give producers good returns on their input investment.From June 16-20, 2008, ARECA and some of its member associations delivered workshops in Barrhead, Grimshaw, Coronation and St. Paul, giving producers an opportunity to find out more both the pros and cons about the emerging biofuels industry.

Read workshop proceedings (PDF)
Read pre- and post-event participant surveys (PDF)
View Biofuels Video

Year Round Grazing Handbook (2006 edition)