AYFR Profile: Lauren Ovinge
Raised on a mixed farm near Scandia, AB, twenty-five year old Lauren Ovinge now finds herself…
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AYFR Profile Dave Russell
Meet Dave Russell, a third generation grain farmer, first generation chicken producer and dedicated AYFR member.
AFAC: The past, present and the future of Hen Housing – An industry full of changes
The history of the housing systems in place in egg production leads back to the 1920’s…
Young Ontario farmer credits Advancing Women in Agriculture Conference with helping her set goals
Allison Witzel is the Assistant Herd Manager at Hollandale Farms in Kettleby, Ontario. She says her…
Understanding microclimates and how they impact your farm
Ever wonder why a certain part of the farm is always a few degrees cooler or…
Recent Snow Should Help Replenish Moisture
The recent dump of snow on parts of southern and central Alberta could be a little…
AYFR Profile: Josh Younker
Josh Younker of Younker Cattle Company farms with his dad, his two uncles and his cousin…
RRC Episode: High River’s campaign to attract agricultural businesses
A town in Southern Alberta has turned its focus to attracting agricultural businesses to its community.…
Wheat survey blazes pathway to higher feed value
Calgary, ALBERTA — Fresh insights to help get more bang per bite from feed wheat. That’s what farmers…
Alberta harvest continues to be ahead of schedule
Harvest 2017 is moving along rapidly in Alberta thanks to consistently hot and dry weather across…
AYFR Profile: Raoul Drost
Meet Raoul Drost, a second generation Canadian farmer. Born in Holland, Raoul’s family moved to Canada…
WheatStalk: Researching crop recovery from hail damage
Researching the ability of crops to recover after a hail storm. Farming Smarter’s Ken Coles talks…
Farmers looking for more solutions to deal with excess water in fields
The topic of water management in fields has seen significant growth over the past five years.
Brand Your Farm
As we drive down the highway, our eyes are constantly pulled towards roadside advertisements and flashy…
Hot dry weather means an early harvest for many
"We've never swathed canola in July before, that's a new one for us" Those are the…
Eye on the storm: Life of a storm chaser
There are about 50 that currently chase storms across the province of Alberta and you'll see…
Lightning: Separating fact from fiction
Thunderstorms produce all sorts of dangerous weather, from large hail, to strong winds and even tornadoes, but…
WheatStalk: Developing premium Winter Wheat varieties
Developing premium varieties of Winter Wheat to improve farmers’ bottom line. Speaking at Farming Smarter’s…
Succession planning for the family farm is about creating leaders
As the baby-boomer generation moves towards retirement the issue of passing the farm on to the…
Dry Wind: What is it and how does it impact crops
Alberta is a windy province, especially south of Calgary, but did you know that the wind…