The Power of Participation: How Farmers Can Influence the Future of Their Industry
Farmers across the province put in extra time to sit on commissions and marketing boards to…
Crops
Farmer Reflects on First Year as a Director with the Alberta Canola Board
Jeff Frost, a farmer from the Olds area, is nearing the end of his first year…
Revolutionizing Weed Management: Alberta Farmer Embraces Cutting-Edge Technology
Steve Larocque, a progressive farmer from Three Hills, Alberta, is passionate about finding smarter solutions to…
“Future Proof Your Farm” at Crossroads Crop Conference 2025
The Crossroads Crop Conference, a premier event for Western Canada’s agricultural community, returns January 28-29, 2025…
Alberta Canola Celebrates Policy Wins in Land Use and Transportation for 2024
Alberta Canola is highlighting two significant policy and lobbying successes that promise long-term benefits for the…
Ratting on Rats! Alberta pushes to remain rat-free jurisdiction
Ratting on Rats. The Alberta Invasive Species Council is stepping up efforts to make sure the…
Alberta Continues the Fight to Keep Invasive Mussels Out
The provincial government says it has concluded another successful boating season by keeping invasive zebra and…
Nearly 11k Hail Claims Made in 2024, Hundreds of Millions Paid to Producers
Nearly 11,000 hail damage claims were made in 2024, with payouts of $230 million to producers,…
Grain Growers Invest Millions in Cereal Grain Innovation Facility
The Global Agriculture Technology Exchange Capital Campaign, led by Cereals Canada, has secured $13.4 million for…
Western Crop Innovations Launches Survey to Guide Future Research
Western Crop Innovations (WCI) is seeking farmer input to shape its future research efforts and priorities. They…
New Central Alberta Flour Mill to Help Farmers and Serve Consumers
A newly announced state-of-the-art flour mill in the Red Deer area will source 230,000 metric tonnes…
Hail Report: Alberta Crops Most Affected By Recent Storms
Between July 15-26, there were 737 claims of crop damage from hail and storms. The majority…
Prairie Weather this Week – August 5
In this prairie weather report, last week’s hot, dry conditions will turn into cooler, wetter weather…
20/20 Seed Labs Celebrates 35 Years of Innovation and Research
In 35 years 20/20 Seed Labs has gone from a small business into a fully accredited…
CASA Raises Grain Safety Concerns Following “Amazing Race Canada” Episode
The Canadian Agricultural Safety Association is raising grain safety concerns following a recent episode of the…
Prairie Weather This Week: July 29
In Prairie Weather this Week, we see a short break from the heat comes to an…
Hail Report: Golf Ball-Sized Hail Causes Considerable Crop Damage
The Canadian Crop Hail Association says golf ball-sized hail caused considerable crop damage in some parts…
Radiate: Plant Growth Stimulant Aims to Improve Overall Crop Performance
Radiate is a plant growth stimulant designed to develop longer, stronger, healthier roots, significantly improving nutrient…
Severe Weather Leads to Over 900 Crop Damage Claims
Insurance adjusters are investigating the crop damage claims following storms that blew through the Prairies between…