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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Scott Hepworth has recently been appointed chair of the Grain Growers of Canada (GGC), assuming leadership for the country’s grain sector. 

As drones become increasingly common tools in global agriculture, their potential for crop spraying is drawing significant attention.

These living barriers comprise rows of trees or shrubs planted alongside farm fields or yards to protect against wind, snow, and especially soil erosion.

In Strathclair, Man., a fifth-generation farmer quietly leads the charge toward a more resilient, regenerative future for Prairie agriculture.

Soil testing isn’t expensive – especially compared to fertilizer.

From unpredictable weather and disease outbreaks to the complexities of international trade and tariffs, farmers face a multifaceted array of risks that require thoughtful management.

Drought has been a consistent issue for many Prairie farmers for the majority of the past decade.

Maintaining productive pastures is key to many livestock producers’ operations.

Every week, millions of Canadians enjoy their morning toast, lunch wraps and pasta dinners.

Our new federal right-to-repair laws – Bills C-244 and C-294 – received Royal Assent in November 2024.

Farmer-driven organizations have a strong presence in Western Canadian agriculture.

In recent years, vintage tractor restoration has become more than just a hobby.

I grew up on my family farm in the 1980s and 1990s. Before the switch to no-till, I can remember a couple of tillage passes to supplement weed control.

Regenerative agriculture has been a popular topic among the farming community and the public, as environmental sustainability is a growing concern.

The weather this grazing season is just one factor that could increase parasite concerns for sheep and goat farmers, says Dr. Emma Borkowski.