Nearly 60 confirmed candidates in Battle River-Crowfoot Wednesday, July 16, 2025 When voters go to the polls in Battle River-Crowfoot on Aug. 18, they should expect to see a long list of names. As of July 16, there are nearly 60 confirmed candidates. Pierre Poilievre is running for the Conservatives, Grant Abraham is running for the United Party of Canada, Michael... Read this article online
BASF launches new L355PC canola hybrid Tuesday, July 15, 2025 BASF is bringing a new canola hybrid, L355PC, to Western Canadian farmers for the 2026 growing season. “The new hybrid is going to be a great fit for growers in the mid-to-long growing zones of Western Canada,” Mark Alberts, InVigor senior brand manager, told Farms.com. The hybrid is... Read this article online
Stay Back, Stay Safe — Summer Rail Safety Tips for Farmers Monday, July 14, 2025 Rail safety tips every farmer should follow to keep their families, workers, and equipment safe this summer. With kids out of school and more activity around farms during the summer, it’s essential for farmers to stay alert around railway crossings, especially on rural properties where... Read this article online
Canadian Barley Farming has the Lowest Carbon Intensity Monday, July 14, 2025 A new study by the Global Institute for Food Security (GIFS) at the University of Saskatchewan shows that barley grown in Saskatchewan and Western Canada has the lowest carbon intensity among all global regions studied. The research used international standards for carbon life cycle... Read this article online
Alta. farmer stars in new Lay’s chips ad Monday, July 14, 2025 An Alberta farmer is one of the faces behind a new campaign highlighting the Canadian farmers and Canadian potatoes behind each bag of Lay’s chips. Chris Perry is a fourth-generation farmer from Coaldale where his family grows potatoes as well as other crops like barley, peas and sugar... Read this article online