Alberta Canola Working to Increase Agricultural and Canola Oil Literacy with Urban Audiences
Building up agriculture literacy amongst urban consumers is crucial in continuing to build and maintain a…
Crops
New Tool Revolutionizing On-Farm Trials
The future of on-farm plot trials lies in digital platforms like DFI, which allow producers to…
Farmer-Led Research Driving Innovation in Alberta’s North
SARDA Ag Research, based in Falher, conducts unbiased research on a range of topics, from crop…
Plot2Farm Delivering On-Farm Research Success
A program bringing research to the farm is again looking for farmers to participate. Alberta Grains…
Exploring New Storage Methods for Sugar Beets in Southern Alberta
The sugar beet is a vital crop for many farmers in Southern Alberta and researchers are…
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…
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…