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Accelerate Weekly is your go-to roundup of farming innovation, local research, and community events. Each week, we share practical insights, upcoming opportunities, and updates to keep our members informed and connected across West-Central Alberta.

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Story of the Weeds: Scentless Chamomile

Scentless Chamomile: A Pasture Invader in Disguise

With its cheerful white flowers, scentless chamomile might look innocent, but it signals stressed, compacted, and overgrazed soils. This aggressive weed reduces forage quality, offers almost no feed value, and spreads rapidly if left unchecked. Learn what it tells you about your pasture and how to manage it with stronger forages and better grazing strategies.

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Story of the Weeds: Ox-eye Daisy

Story of the Weeds: Ox-eye Daisy

Ox-eye Daisy might look like a harmless wildflower, but in your pasture, it's telling a deeper story. This persistent weed thrives in acidic, low-fertility, and compacted soils — often where grazing pressure is high and plant competition is low. In this first post of our Story of the Weeds series, discover what Ox-eye Daisy reveals about your land, how it affects your livestock, and what you can do to manage or outcompete it.

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