Railway Debate Continues: MRE Or Interswitching? Railway Debate Continues: MRE Or Interswitching? The railway revenue cap has fewer critics these days, thanks to strong service over the past year, but railways might want to be careful what they wish for with their ongoing calls for its demise.
Stay Ahead of Weeds This Year Stay Ahead of Weeds This Year From herbicide-resistant kochia to wild oats and volunteer canola, the pressure is constant, and the window to act can feel shorter every year.
Betting on Bison Betting on Bison Kitzul Farms traces its roots back to 1903, when Kitzul’s ancestors arrived from Ukraine and began farming the same yard site the family still operates today.
Getting Into Soil Testing Getting Into Soil Testing Soil testing can help producers get more out of their crop and keep their soil healthy by taking the guesswork out of their fertilizer program.
Pre-Season 2026 Tracking Prairie Insect Threats Pre-Season 2026 Tracking Prairie Insect Threats Changing weather and variable crop conditions continually reshape which insect pests show up — and how severe they become.
Smart Leases for a Tight Land Market Smart Leases for a Tight Land Market Farming unowned land comes with uncertainty, but transparent communication and a strong written lease agreement can mitigate some of that risk.
Urgent Need for New Weed Control Urgent Need for New Weed Control Numerous weeds, such as Palmer amaranth, waterhemp, and kochia, have evolved resistance to herbicides that crop producers continue to rely on for weed control.
Upgrading Your Farm Equipment Upgrading Your Farm Equipment When you buy a combine with extra capacity, and you don’t have the downstream equipment to keep up with it, you’re creating a bottleneck.
Powerline Safety Powerline Safety Across the Prairies, hundreds of powerline contacts with farm equipment occur annually, and most of those incidents are preventable.
Part of the Environmental Solution Part of the Environmental Solution Concerns for environmental sustainability are growing – both for consumers and producers.
Finding Fairness in Farm Succession Finding Fairness in Farm Succession When multiple children are involved, each with different roles or interests in the farming operation, the process becomes even more complex.
From Dryland to Dripline From Dryland to Dripline Brady and Lindsay Funk’s Braylin Acres is a young and ambitious operation that blends Prairie roots with innovative farming technology.
Do Winter Crops Fit into Your Rotation? Do Winter Crops Fit into Your Rotation? While winter crops aren’t new to Western Canada, improvements to genetics and management continue to solidify their place in rotations for cereal crops and livestock feed.
Be Mindful of Vaccine Management Be Mindful of Vaccine Management A vaccination program is one of the strongest tools that livestock producers can use to prevent disease in their herds.
Ag’s Requests for Upcoming Federal Budget Ag’s Requests for Upcoming Federal Budget Changes to the Pest Management Regulatory Agency, permanent increases in the Advance Payments Program, and investments into domestic processing are among the requests industry groups are making ahead of the federal budget.
From Results to Roadmap From Results to Roadmap Reviews tell a story about the current state of the farm and can be used to set new goals for consecutive years and improve risk management strategies.
Grit, Genetics & Generations at Redrich Farms Grit, Genetics & Generations at Redrich Farms Recently named Outstanding Young Angus Breeder in 2025, Dietrich has quickly established himself as one of the most promising voices in Canada’s beef industry.
Prairie Farms Digitize Weather Tracking Prairie Farms Digitize Weather Tracking From affordable, automated weather stations to sophisticated data platforms, Prairie producers now have access to real-time information that can optimize crop decisions, protect yields, and drive on-farm efficiency.
Threats in the Field - Closing Out 2025 & Planning Ahead Threats in the Field - Closing Out 2025 & Planning Ahead While producers are accustomed to adversity, specialists say growers this year faced several risks that collectively tested resilience across major field crops such as canola, cereals, and pulses.
Farmer & Leader: Hepworth Bridges Experience with Vision Farmer & Leader: Hepworth Bridges Experience with Vision Scott Hepworth has recently been appointed chair of the Grain Growers of Canada (GGC), assuming leadership for the country’s grain sector.
Inside the Collapse of Monette Farms and What It Signals for Big Agriculture Friday, May 8, 2026 The restructuring of Monette Farms is raising hard questions about how large is too large in modern agriculture—and whether today’s risk tools are keeping up. (Read the article: Monette Farms Seeks Court Protection as Mega-Farm Restructures Amid Financial Pressures) For years, Monette... Read this article online
SARM Urges Flood Safety Across SK Thursday, May 7, 2026 The Saskatchewan Association of Rural Municipalities (SARM) is urging residents to focus on flood safety as widespread flooding continues to affect many parts of the province. Several rural and local communities are facing serious challenges as water levelsrise,and access routes are... Read this article online
Grain Bin Emergencies Turn Deadly in Seconds, but Training Can Save Lives Thursday, May 7, 2026 Would you know what to do if someone you loved was trapped in a grain bin? The reality is sobering. Compared to a flowing mass of grain, a person is only several bushels in volume. When grain begins moving, escape becomes nearly impossible. In most cases of full grain engulfment,... Read this article online
Farmland Rents Lag Land Values Thursday, May 7, 2026 Farm Credit Canada (FCC) has released a new economic analysis highlighting a growing gap between farmland values and rental rates across the country, a trend that will likely reshape expansion decisions for Canadian producers. According to the analysis, Canada’s average farmland... Read this article online
Rail Inflation Index Increased for Maximum Revenue Entitlement for Western Grain Wednesday, May 6, 2026 The Canadian Transportation Agency has announced its determination of the Volume-Related Composite Price Index for the 2026–2027 crop year, setting the index at 1.9864 for the Canadian National Railway Company and 1.9474 for the Canadian Pacific Kansas City Railway Company. The updated... Read this article online