Lakeland Agricultural Research Association

Lakeland Agricultural Research Association LARA is a local, producer-directed, not-for-profit applied agricultural research association in the Lakeland region.

We conduct agricultural research, demonstration and extension projects to provide regional, unbiased information to local producers.

06/19/2026

Happy National Garden Day!

Between the rainy days, we finally caught some sunshine earlier this week and got the garden planted. This year’s lineup includes butternut squash, spaghetti squash, pumpkins, zucchini, amaranth, and sunflowers.

There’s something special about getting your hands in the dirt and dreaming about the harvest to come. Here's to another season of growing, learning, and hoping Mother Nature keeps cooperating!

🌱 Happy National Garden Day! 🌱Whether you're tending a backyard garden, growing food for your family, or testing new ide...
06/19/2026

🌱 Happy National Garden Day! 🌱

Whether you're tending a backyard garden, growing food for your family, or testing new ideas in a research plot, every seed planted is an investment in the future.

At LARA, our greenhouse and garden projects help us explore what grows best in the Lakeland while inspiring the next generation of gardeners through hands-on learning. From tiny seedlings to thriving harvests, it all starts with a little soil, a little patience, and a lot of curiosity.

What's growing in your garden this year? 🌼🥕🍅

You can’t control the weather.You can’t control the markets.And unfortunately, you can’t add more hours to the day.But y...
06/18/2026

You can’t control the weather.
You can’t control the markets.
And unfortunately, you can’t add more hours to the day.

But you can control how you show up for yourself.

As the season gets busier, consider this your reminder to fuel up, get some rest, take a break when you need one, and lean on the people around you. The farm depends on you—so don't forget to take care of the person behind the operation too. 💚

Check out What You Can Control: Staying Grounded Through the Season in the latest issue of Rooted. In your mail box or at laraonline.ca

Drone spraying cleared for take off!Health Canada has provided interim approval for drones to apply pesticides already r...
06/18/2026

Drone spraying cleared for take off!

Health Canada has provided interim approval for drones to apply pesticides already registered for aerial application.

With wet field conditions and tight spray windows across parts of Western Canada, drone application offers producers another tool to help get products applied when timing matters most.

As with any application method, responsible use is key:
✔ Follow label directions
✔ Follow safety requirements
✔ Be mindful of spray drift

This marks an important milestone for Canadian agriculture—and the future of drone application will depend on safe, responsible operation.

Would you consider using spray drones on your farm?

W**d ID Wednesday: Oxeye Daisy Pretty flower… big problem.Often mistaken for a harmless wildflower, Oxeye Daisy is an ag...
06/17/2026

W**d ID Wednesday: Oxeye Daisy

Pretty flower… big problem.

Often mistaken for a harmless wildflower, Oxeye Daisy is an aggressive invasive perennial that can quickly take over pastures, hay fields, roadsides, and disturbed areas. A single plant can produce up to 26,000 seeds, while spreading underground through creeping roots.

Why does it matter?
🐄 Cattle generally avoid grazing it
🌱 Dense patches reduce forage production
🌾 Crowds out desirable plants and lowers biodiversity
☀️ Thrives in poor soils, drought conditions, and disturbed areas

🔍 How to identify it:
• White petals surrounding a yellow center
• Flowers up to 5 cm across
• Grows up to 1 m tall
• Lower leaves are toothed and broader, while upper leaves are narrow and clasp the stem

✅Control Tip: Repeated mowing before seed set can help reduce spread, while hand-pulling small infestations is most effective when as much of the root system as possible is removed.

Have you spotted Oxeye Daisy on your property this year? Let us know where you're seeing it in the Lakeland.

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Soil might not be flashy, but it's doing some heavy lifting.Every healthy root system, every drop of water held in the s...
06/17/2026

Soil might not be flashy, but it's doing some heavy lifting.

Every healthy root system, every drop of water held in the soil, and every acre protected from erosion helps build resilience against drought. Today, we're celebrating the power of healthy land and the producers who work every day to protect it

From cover crops and rotational grazing to protecting riparian areas and improving soil health, every stewardship decision contributes to stronger, more sustainable landscapes for future generations.

Today is a reminder that combating drought and land degradation starts from the ground up.

What practices are you using on your operation to improve soil health and resilience?

TRIAL TUESDAYWhat if your barley stubble could do more than just provide fall grazing?This trial looks at using white an...
06/16/2026

TRIAL TUESDAY

What if your barley stubble could do more than just provide fall grazing?

This trial looks at using white and subterranean clover as relay crops in feed barley to improve forage quality during stubble grazing and potentially boost soil fertility for future crops.

Here's what we've found so far:
✅ Silaging barley before grazing improved stubble quality in a dry year
✅ Subterranean clover increased calcium levels in stubble forage
✅ Higher calcium can be especially beneficial for pregnant cows
✅ Relay crops may offer another tool to improve feed value while supporting long-term soil health

Want to see this research in person? Join us at our St. Paul Field Tour on July 22 or Open Farm Days at the Fort Kent Research Farm on August 15 to learn more about the projects happening in your backyard!

Register for our field tours at laraonline.ca!

Municipal District of Bonnyville County of St. Paul No. 19 RDAR Alberta Open Farm Days Lakeland Open Farm Days

Temporary Office UpdateLooks like our phones have decided to take an unscheduled field day.Our phone lines are currently...
06/16/2026

Temporary Office Update

Looks like our phones have decided to take an unscheduled field day.

Our phone lines are currently down, and we're working to get them back up and running as quickly as possible.

In the meantime, please reach out to us by email or send us a message through social media.

Thanks for your patience—we'll let you know as soon as service is restored!

Better late than never!With today's forecast, we're especially glad we took advantage of yesterday's sunshine and got th...
06/16/2026

Better late than never!

With today's forecast, we're especially glad we took advantage of yesterday's sunshine and got the last of our Fort Kent research plots seeded.

After a spring that couldn't seem to decide whether it was winter, spring, or monsoon season, it feels good to finally have everything in the ground.

Who else is done seeding? And if you're not how close are you??

Address

5311/50 Avenue
Fort Kent, AB
T0A1H0

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 8am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 8am - 4:30pm
Thursday 8am - 4:30pm
Friday 8am - 4:30pm

Telephone

7808267260

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