Ottawa boosts Advance Payments Program, giving farmers up to $250K interest-free in 2026
Farmers will get up to $250K interest-free in 2026 - more than double the usual -…
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Prairie Weather This Week – April 6
The gradual, freeze-thaw snowmelt pattern anticipated this week is nearly ideal for moisture infiltration into topsoil…
Prairie Weather This Week – March 16
Many towns on the prairies could reach 20 degrees for the first time this season, only…
Agri-Visions conference and trade show returns to Lloydminster
The two-day interactive event in Lloydminster features a tradeshow, keynote speakers, seminars and other events for…
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 11
Bitterly cold weather continues across most of the prairies Saturday. Warmer weather returns Sunday, especially in…
Dalhousie launches institute to advance digital agriculture in Atlantic Canada
Dalhousie’s new Atlantic Institute for Digital Agriculture is developing purpose-built precision-farming tools for farmers, bridging tech…
Prairie Weather This Week – December 8
La Nina is finally performing. Cold, snowy weather will occupy most of the prairies this week,…
Second Harvest Sets Sights on Alberta Potatoes to Help Feed Families in Need
Second Harvest, Canada's largest food rescue organization, is looking to build relationships with Alberta potato growers…
Alberta’s Perry Family Farms Named PepsiCo’s Global Farmer Award Winner
Alberta's Perry Family Farm has been named the winner of the 2025 Farmer of the Year…
Prairie Weather This Week – Midweek Update Nov 20
The stretch of dry weather will continue into the weekend, ahead of a big change that…
Prairie Weather This Week – Midweek Update Nov 13
Warmer than average weather continues over the southern prairies through the weekend, while the north will…
NL Farmers Face Winter Feed Crisis After Summer Drought
Farmers across Newfoundland and Labrador are facing a feed crisis after burning through their hay because…
BC Agriculture Council Launches New Farmer Forum
The BCAC is launching a new event that brings together farmers, government, and industry stakeholders to…
Prairie Weather This Week – October 13
As farmers wrap up the harvest, many are hoping for rain and snow to ease a…
Prairie Weather This Week – Oct 6
It's another ideal week of harvest weather for most of the prairies. Frost happens. And likely…
Alberta Farmers Dealing with Drought Get More Flexibility to Use Low-Yield Crops for Livestock Feed
Farmers in parts of Alberta facing drought conditions and adverse growing conditions will now have more…
Changes to AgriStability Program in B.C. Give Farmers More Financial Support
Changes to the AgriStability program are in response to ongoing international trade concerns and extreme weather…
Prairie Weather This Week – June 30
Rain last week improved soil moisture conditions across the prairies. Will that improvement be reversed by…
Prairie Weather This Week – Midweek Update June 26
Unsettled weather continues across the prairies through Saturday, with dry, sunny weather returning to Alberta and…