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…
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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…
DUC, PepsiCo Join Forces to Provide Financial Incentives for Producers
PepsiCo provides financial support to eligible producers within Alberta, Saskatchewan, and Manitoba willing to grow oats…
New Fusarium Head Blight Mapping Tool Now Available to Prairie Farmers
Farmers across the Prairies now have access to advanced risk maps for Fusarium head blight (FHB),…
Rural Roots Canada Cited By Two Prestigious News Outlets in the U.S.
Rural Roots Canada's coverage of the solar storm and its effect on agtech has been quoted…
New AgTech to Mitigate Impact of Frost on Crops
New, promising agtech from Advanced Agriscience aims to mitigate and, in some cases, prevent frost on plants.
New Study Shows Agriculture Plays Major Role in Manitoba Economy
New data released this week by the Manitoba Crop Alliance (MCA) confirms agriculture is one of…