Recent Snow Should Help Replenish Moisture
The recent dump of snow on parts of southern and central Alberta could be a little…
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AYFR Profile: Josh Younker
Josh Younker of Younker Cattle Company farms with his dad, his two uncles and his cousin…
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…
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…
AYFR: April Ockerman
Alberta Young Farmers and Ranchers are proud to introduce April Ockerman of Ockerman Angus. She is…
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…
Stock Dog Champions look to build on Stampede success
After taking a break from the Calgary Stampede for a decade, Norm Sommer and his border…
Alberta Young Farmers and Ranchers look to make more connections
Alberta is a province brimming with agricultural richness and diversity. Agriculture is an industry driven by…
Young Farmers ‘Rock the Farm’
Young farmers from across Alberta gathered in Calgary recently to network, learn about succession planning, spraying…
Alberta crop commissions to poll farmers on sustainability practices
Alberta's crop commissions have hired one of the world's largest independent market research companies, Ipsos Reid,…
Thoroughbred microchipping program moves forward
Micro-chipping in Thoroughbreds may soon become a more of a requirement after an announcement was made…
Solar technology on the rise on Canadian farms
Solar panels are popping up on farms across the country with the aid of government subsidies.
Over 1,600 Alberta farms now registered with Workers Compensation Board: WCB
The new year means new rules for Alberta farms and ranches as the Enhanced Protection for…
Alberta Government amends Bill 6; second reading goes into the early morning hours
As debate rages on in the legislature about Bill 6 and farmers continue to rally and…
Changes on the way for Alberta farms as OHS legislation tabled in legislature
Big changes are on the way in terms of the rules surrounding farm safety for the…
Turning food for thought into food for conversation
Some of the best conversations we have in our life happen around a table. A conversation…
A chance to go back to school to help your crops ‘make the grade’
The Alberta Wheat Commission, Alberta Barley and Alberta Canola Producers Commission are coming together to host…
Alberta farmers encouraged to hit the open road with grain
The Alberta Government is reducing road restrictions so farmers can get their grain from storage to…
Survey to shed new light on cattle and wildlife
Beef producers across Alberta are being asked to fill out a survey in an effort to…