Better Farming Prairies Magazine Archive July/August 2021 Better Farming Prairies July/August 2021 edition features the following articles: Crop Residue - Many Benefits, Drought Strategies - Growing Challenges, Scouting Pests - Expert Advice, and Sustainable Beef. September 2021 May/June 2021
Man charged with Sask. hay bale fires in 2024 sentenced for arson Tuesday, July 29, 2025 A former volunteer firefighter responsible for setting dozens of hay bale fires in Saskatchewan has been sentenced for his actions. Logan Sieben, who was a member of the Macklin & District Fire Department, the same department that responded to the hay bale fires last year, will serve 18... Read this article online
Crop Conditions Show Mixed Results Amid Moisture Stress Tuesday, July 29, 2025 Recent precipitation across Alberta has provided some much-needed relief to crops, improving conditions in certain regions. However, prolonged dry spells continue to challenge crops and pastures in others, with growing season rainfall remaining below average. According to the AFSC and... Read this article online
2026 Grains Innovation Fund is now open Tuesday, July 29, 2025 Grain Farmers of Ontario (GFO), the province’s largest commodity organization representing Ontario’s 28,000 barley, corn, oat, soybean, and wheat farmers, is now accepting applications for its . “This year marks another exciting chapter for the Grains Innovation Fund,” stated Paul... Read this article online
Alberta Fields Face Heat and Drought Monday, July 28, 2025 According to the latest AFSC and Alberta Government Crop Reporting Survey, Central and South regions of ALberta have benefitted from timely rain, while northern areas like North East, North West, and Peace are battling heat stress and dry conditions. Provincially, 66 per cent of crops are... Read this article online
Sowing the Seeds of the Future -- A Fresh Look at Farm Succession in Canada Monday, July 28, 2025 “You’ve worked the land for decades—through changing seasons, shifting markets, and long days that begin before sunrise," says Jason Castellan, Co-Founder & Chief Executive Officer, Skyline when he spoke with Farms.com. “You know every acre, every decision, every responsibility that... Read this article online