http://www1.agric.gov.ab.ca/$department/newslett.nsf/homemain/cotl Call of the Land is a week-day agricultural radio program produced by Alberta Agriculture and Rural Development. Listen to Call of the Land for the latest developments in agricultural technologies, research, production methods, and marketing trends, along with government programs and policies. 2012 Government of Alberta Thu, 26 Jun 2008 06:00:00 GMT Alberta Agriculture and Rural Development 2008-06-26T06:00:00Z 2012 Government of Alberta Alberta Agriculture and Rural Development no Call of the Land, Agriculture, Alberta, radio, current agricultural news, rural http://www.agric.gov.ab.ca/app21/rtw/icons/audience/audience_0.jpg http://www1.agric.gov.ab.ca/$department/newslett.nsf/homemain/cotl http://www1.agric.gov.ab.ca/$department/newslett.nsf/all/cotl19427 Frost in Southern Alberta: Farmers are faced with two questions arising from the frost -- did the crop survive and when can I resume weed control?. Spoon Feeding Crops: What exactly is spoon feeding crops, and what are some of the pros and cons of this as a fertilizer management strategy.A recent graduate of the Canadian Cattlemen's Young Leader's Program talks about her experiance as well as an upcoming conference. Diseases/Insects/ Pests Tue, 15 May 2012 06:00:00 GMT http://www1.agric.gov.ab.ca/$department/newslett.nsf/all/cotl19427 2012-05-15T06:00:00Z http://www1.agric.gov.ab.ca/$department/newslett.nsf/all/cotl19424 Jodi Murphywith Alberta Agriculture with details on the upcoming Agriculture and Agri-Food Processing Job Fairs. The latest livestock market news with Herb Lock of FarmSense Marketing. Market specialist Eileen Kotowich discusses locations and what you can find at a Farmers' Markets. Ministry Information Mon, 14 May 2012 06:00:00 GMT http://www1.agric.gov.ab.ca/$department/newslett.nsf/all/cotl19424 2012-05-14T06:00:00Z http://www1.agric.gov.ab.ca/$department/newslett.nsf/all/cotl19419 The latest market news with Errol Anderson of Pro-Market Communications. Young Albertans will once again be out cleaning up the province's highways while earning money for their clubs and community groups. New Census Numbers from Statistics Canada: The 2011 census of agriculture shows the number of farms in the country has dropped by about 10.3 per cent.Safety on Alberta Highways: Nicole Hornett with Alberta Agriculture, discusses on safety when large farm machinery will be on Alberta highways. Business & Economics Fri, 11 May 2012 06:00:00 GMT http://www1.agric.gov.ab.ca/$department/newslett.nsf/all/cotl19419 2012-05-11T06:00:00Z http://www1.agric.gov.ab.ca/$department/newslett.nsf/all/cotl19418 First Crop Report of the Growing Season: Highlights from the first crop report of the growing season, including soil moisture conditions and seeding progress.Scouting Early for Pea Leaf Weevil: Interview with Alberta Agriculture's Scott Meers discussing on what farmers should look for when scouting for pea weevil.Update on the Diamondback Moth Traps: Insect management specialist Scott Meers with an update on the diamondback moth findings over the past week. Statistics Thu, 10 May 2012 06:00:00 GMT http://www1.agric.gov.ab.ca/$department/newslett.nsf/all/cotl19418 2012-05-10T06:00:00Z http://www1.agric.gov.ab.ca/$department/newslett.nsf/all/cotl19414 What's been happening with turfgrass and forage seed markets with David Wong. Contents for an Emergency Kit: Brad Andres discusses what to include in an emergency kit to be prepared for a minimum of 72 hours. Current Soil Moisture Conditions: Ralph Wright discusses the big turnaround in precipitation for much of the province since mid-February. New Agriculture Minister Appointed: Verlyn Olson, MLA for Wetaskiwin-Camrose named Agriculture Minister. Business & Economics Wed, 09 May 2012 06:00:00 GMT http://www1.agric.gov.ab.ca/$department/newslett.nsf/all/cotl19414 2012-05-09T06:00:00Z