Prairie Weather This Week – Midweek Update May 28
One type of hazardous weather (heat) is replaced with another (heavy rain - potential flooding) Prairie…
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Prairie Weather This Week – Midweek update May 21
Catch up on seeding this weekend! Sunshine is abundant, with the possibility of small, isolated afternoon…
Prairie Weather This Week – Midweek Update May 14
Cold, stormy, and snowy weather will hit the prairie provinces through the May long weekend. Snow…
Pioneer celebrates 100 years
Pioneer seed, part of Corteva Agriscience, is celebrating 100 years, highlighting a legacy shaped by innovation…
New bill could speed up farm product approvals by leaning on other countries
Bill C-273 would fast-track ag product approvals by recognizing decisions from other countries, aiming to cut…
Canadian potatoes could soon head to Mexico as part of new trade agreement
There’s some positive movement on the trade front for Canada’s potato sector as a trade has…
Prairie Weather This Week – Midweek Update Apr 2
Snow continues to fall over the western prairies, providing some moisture ahead of seeding. The eastern…
Saskatchewan barley yields exceeded expectations in 2025
Saskatchewan barley posted exceptional yields in 2025, driven by strong genetics, new research, and improved management…
AgExpo 2026 set to be largest yet at Lethbridge Agri-food Hub
The farm equipment and technology show AgExpo is once again taken over the Lethbridge & District…
Prairie Weather This Week – Midweek update Feb 19
Sunshine returns, and snow exits the prairies,, leaving the region in a cold pool of Arctic…
Love of Ag Conference in B.C. Peace to Highlight Research, Technology, and Industry Programs
Farmers in the B.C. Peace will have an opportunity to hear updates on industry programs, research,…
Stats Canada reports potato production dips after four record years as drought hits eastern farms
After four consecutive record harvests, Canadian potato production fell slightly in 2025 as drought conditions affected…
Prairie Weather This Week – Midweek Update Dec 18
Another clipper will bring snow and cold weather to most of the prairies. Relatively warm, though,…
RRC Podcast Ep. 15 – Talking Spuds at the Potato Growers of Alberta Conference
On the latest RRC podcast, Craig Lester & Tim Parent dig into a spud-tacular season at…
Calgary Based Company Developing New Drone Crop Mapping Tech
A new tool designed to help users map crops with greater precision is nearing commercial readiness,…
2025 Crop Year Delivers Mixed Hail Storm Results Across Prairie Provinces
The 2025 crop year showed average hail damage claims, with overall claim numbers down from last…
Crossroads Crop Conference Will Encourage Farmers to Grow Boldly
Alberta Farmers will gather in Edmonton for the Crossroads Crop Conference, where they'll be encourged to…
Prairie Weather This Week – Midweek Update Oct 9
Thanksgiving Weekend Forecast....farmers and travellers alike will need to be cautious, with MAJOR weather changes on…
Harvest Numbers Look Strong For 2025: StatsCan
With harvest season underway, Canadian farmers are seeing a lot of momentum, but not every crop…
Alberta Maltster Raises Concerns Over Barley Research Shift
Alberta researchers shift from premium malt barley to feed varieties, raising concerns about the province's barley…