Farming Smarter says that in light of recent closures of federal agriculture research stations, that the importance of not-for-profit agricultural innovation organizations like themselves cannot be overstated. As the 2026 season gets underway, the organization says Read More
Researchers at Lethbridge Polytechnic have developed a way to detect toxins in potatoes using a faster and non-destructive screening process. The research uses imaging screening to scan individual potatoes to develop a predictive model capable Read More
A joint instructor and student graduate research team at Lethbridge Polytechnic have published findings on their study determining an optimal time for older persons dealing with moderate dementia to engage in recreational activities. The pilot Read More
Research from Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada is looking at how extreme weather can affect potato crops and their quality, and a local scientist is aiming to identify potential problems and make informed decisions to reduce Read More
Researchers at Lethbridge Polytechnic are one year into a two-year research project that aims to turn canola into a fish feed by-product in the aquaponics industry. The aquaponics system uses a symbiotic, closed-loop ecosystem where Read More
A team of researchers at the Lethbridge Polytechnic have recently been finding new ways to conserve energy for greenhouse operations by using light optimization. The project compares industrial LEDs, horticultural LEDs and high-pressure sodium lights Read More
Lethbridge Polytechnic is celebrating what it calls a “transformative” multi-million-dollar gift going towards operations at its Research Farm. The Legacy gift was provided from the late Joe and Laverna Hranac, who were former sugar beet, Read More
A Lethbridge Polytechnic investigator will further research native plants and their effectiveness in fighting harmful bacteria in the poultry industry. Breakthroughs may boast positive change to feed production in Alberta.Read More
Lethbridge Polytechnic boasts an integral hub for the aquaponics industry, where fish and plants supply nutrients for each other in a controlled sustainable ecosystem. BCN’s Landon Hickok gives viewers a tour on how it Read More
Terry Fox’s legacy goes beyond years and ages. A walk of hope was carried out by Green Acres Foundation. Heidi Echavarria has the storyRead More
A recent study out by the University of Calgary has revealed a new way to hopefully treat chronic pain using anti-cancer drugs. A team of researchers have looked at drugs that are typically used to Read More
Students from the Lethbridge College Aquaculture Centre of Excellence are catching live sturgeon in the Lethbridge area. As Micah Quinn explains, the team is doing this to better understand viruses that are affecting the fish.Read More
With Lethbridge located in the heart of southern Alberta, agriculture plays a major role in our economy. The University of Lethbridge has introduced the Agri-food Summer Series where local producers and researchers will discuss different Read More
The University of Lethbridge research projects from across the institution were supported with more than $3.7 million in funding as the Government of Canada announced a major investment in Canadian Science, engineering, social studies and humanities Read More
