BASF Growing Home Initiative Awards Rural Organizations in Saskatchewan, Manitoba, and Ontario
BASF Agricultural Solutions Canada has announced the winners of its 2025 Growing Home initiative in Saskatchewan,…
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Prairie Weather This Week – July 21
More beneficial rain will continue to fall across the prairies this week. Hot summer weather could…
Hail Damage Threatens Maturing Crops Across Alberta, Saskatchewan, and Manitoba
Recent storms across Western Canada resulted in reports of mostly light to medium damage. There were…
Preserving Prairie Legacy: The Push to Protect Bob Creek Ranch
The Nature Conservancy of Canada and the Waldron Grazing Co-operative are teaming up to conserve Bob…
New Agricultural Research Opportunity Sprouting in Brooks
There's a new owner of the agricultural research facility near Brooks, Alberta which has been known…
Prairie Weather This Week – Midweek Update July 17
It will be a wet weekend for much of Alberta and Saskatchewan, with significant rain in…
Hussar Community Celebrates Agriculture, Spirit, and BASF Growing Home Win
The Hussar Agricultural Society in the tight-knit agricultural community of Hussar has been selected as the…
Mitigating the Effect of Weather During Haying Season
Swathers, balers, and hay rakes are either out in the field or getting prepped in the…
Youth Speak Up for Agriculture at Calgary Stampede
Youth from across the province put agriculture front and centre at the Youth Agriculture Speaking Championships,…
Alberta Hits Pause on Changes to On-Farm Slaughter Program Amid Producer Concerns
The Alberta government is hitting pause on recent changes to its On-Farm Slaughter Program following concerns…
Prairie Weather This Week – July 14
Heavy rain returns to Alberta Monday, with more on the way later in the week. The…
Southern Alberta Farm Families Recognized at Calgary Stampede
Farm families across southern Alberta have been recognized for their hard work and dedication to the…
Hail Report: Intense Storms Result in Substantial Crop Losses
Intense storms across the Prairies brought large hail, heavy rain, and strong winds and resulted in…
Drying Out – Prairie Drought Worsens
The latest Canadian drought monitor shows conditions have rapidly deteriorated across the prairies and across Canada.…
Prairie Weather This Week – Midweek Update July 10
Drought conditions have deteriorated rapidly across most of the prairies, so rain over the next few…
Canola Farmers Press Prime Minister Mark Carney on China Tariffs at Calgary Stampede
Amidst the pancake breakfasts and rodeo fun at the Calgary Stampede, canola farmers were looking to…
Prairie Weather This Week – July 6
This week will feature hot weather in all 3 prairie provinces, and a chance for severe…
Hail Report: Golf Ball-Sized Hail Damages Crops in Saskatchewan
Heavy rain, strong winds, and large hail damaged crops across the Prairies during the week of…
Prairie Weather This Week – Midweek Update July 3
A few storms, and a few degrees below average. It will be a pleasantly cool weekend…
Prairie Weather This Week – June 30
Rain last week improved soil moisture conditions across the prairies. Will that improvement be reversed by…