Soil trials, weed ID, and upcoming events across West-Central Alberta — this week’s Accelerate Weekly digs into bale grazing, Tall Buttercup, and fresh ag innovations.

In this week’s issue: From spotting thistle rust fungus in the field to tackling scentless chamomile in your pasture, we’ve got fresh tools, tips, and events to keep you farming forward. Plus—goldfish as your new water tank cleaning crew?

From new working fix to tackling Canada thistle and upcoming tours — get the latest tips, events, and community updates in this week’s Accelerate Weekly!

Celebrate Canada, catch up on summer trials, and explore what hawkweed is telling us about your pastures — plus, don’t miss our upcoming soil health and grazing events!

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Join our AgSmart bus tour, dig into the “Story of the Weeds,” and get carbon market updates from BCC’s Graham Gilchrist, plus wildfire evacuation resources and community news.

In This Issue: We recap a hands-on Water Works Day in Barrhead, welcome a new team member, share forage pricing updates, and explore the surprising benefits of thistle rust fungus in weed control—plus insect updates, grant tips, and more!

In this week’s Accelerate Newsletter, we recap an exciting day at Chip Lake with 80 kids exploring soil and water conservation during Pond Days. Plus, meet Maya Baldwin, a University of Alberta student passionate about sustainable agriculture, and catch up on the latest UFA podcast episode discussing how tariffs impact the ag industry. Also featured: DIY bee box instructions, community shoutouts, and timely news updates.

This edition features the launch of a new soil health trial in Wildwood, hands-on learning at local Pond Days, and a recap of the Inventures Conference. Plus: a call to action for the AquaHacking Prairies Challenge, upcoming workshops, and community events in regenerative agriculture and livestock health.

This edition highlights a new project on drought-tolerant forages, a practical fact sheet on cattle bloat, pasture nutrition insights, and opportunities for young ranchers to connect. Plus: community events, research shares, and ag updates across West-Central Alberta.

This week spotlights a 2025 weed suppression trial in Lac Ste. Anne, celebrates Sheri Strydhorst as a Women in Ag award recipient, shares a new UFA podcast on GMOs, and highlights youth ag events and notable reads from Alberta producers.

Discover insights from the 2024 producer-led corn nitrogen trial, upcoming youth-focused agricultural events, and expert discussions on root senescence and chicory's antiparasitic properties.

Explore the latest in sustainable agriculture: insights from the 2024 Aeration Project in Yellowhead County, expert analysis on greenhouse gas emissions by Graham Gilchrist, and an invitation to participate in the Q2 Forage Survey.

Features updates on the PolyCrop Soil Health Project, introduces new board member Tamara Salmon, and invites producers to share input in the Q2 Forage Cost Survey. Plus, explore insights on chicory for parasite control and heifer selection strategies.

Accelerate Weekly- Week 69:
2024 Corn Evaluation Trail Reports, New Board members, and Current Drought Conditions