Better Farming Prairies Magazine Archive March 2020 Better Farming Prairies March 2020 edition features Lee Moats on the front cover and the following articles: Experts Weigh In - Tips for Success, Farm Team Synergy - Nurturing Growth, Disabilities on the Farm - Overcoming Hurdles, Beef Cattle Nutrition - Feed Programs, and Canola Seeding Options. April 2020 February 2020
Alta. farmer Tara Sawyer wins seat in Olds-Didsbury-Three Hills Wednesday, July 2, 2025 Alberta’s ag community will have another advocate in the provincial legislature as Tara Sawyer won the byelection in Olds-Didsbury-Three Hills on June 24. The wheat and barley farmer from Acme, Alta., and inaugural chair of Alberta Grains received 9,363 votes on election night, Alberta... Read this article online
Alberta soil moisture improving but still low Wednesday, July 2, 2025 According to the AFSC and Alberta Government Crop Reporting Survey for the week of June 17 to 25, the recent rainfall has brought some relief to Alberta's agriculture sector, especially in the Central and North East regions. However, the South continues to face drought stress. Crop... Read this article online
Drought Support for Saskatchewan Includes Allowing Low Yield Crops as Livestock Feed Wednesday, July 2, 2025 The Saskatchewan Crop Insurance Corporation (SCIC) is implementing urgent support for producers dealing with ongoing dry conditions. The federal and provincial agriculture ministers have announced changes that allow low-yielding crop acres to be salvaged for livestock feed through a doubled... Read this article online
Crop and Pasture Health Rise in Alberta Wednesday, July 2, 2025 According to the AFSC and Alberta Government Crop Reporting Survey, Alberta's crop conditions improved significantly this week. Major crops are now rated 59 percent good to excellent, up 10 percent from the previous week. However, this is still below the five- and ten-year averages of 73 and... Read this article online
Alberta Grant Helps Farmers Hire and Train Class 1 Drivers Wednesday, July 2, 2025 Did you know that if you are looking to expand your farm team with skilled Class 1 drivers Alberta's Class 1 Learning Pathway Grant Program offers employers up to $25,000 per new hire to support training, onboarding, and professional development? This initiative is part of the... Read this article online