Better Farming Prairies Magazine Archive May/June 2020 Better Farming Prairies May/June 2020 edition features the following articles: Soil Health - Global Lessons, Mixed-Grain Intercropping - Consider Options, Social Media - On the Farm, and Crop Research Update. July/August 2020 April 2020
Alberta's 2025 Harvest Jumps Ahead Saturday, September 6, 2025 A shift in weather has provided a much-needed boost to Alberta's 2025 harvest. Following a period of cool temperatures and frequent rain, the latest heat wave, which started Tuesday, Aug. 26 was the hottest in some areas such as Edmonton in 145 years. Clear days allowed widespread... Read this article online
Alberta Farmers Urged to Make Their Acres Count Friday, September 5, 2025 Alberta Grains and Fertilizer Canada have launched Make Your Acres Count, a new initiative encouraging Alberta farmers to adopt 4R Nutrient Stewardship practices. The program urges growers to work with 4R Designated Agronomists to develop nutrient management plans that enhance fertilizer... Read this article online
Pulse Growers Coming Together in Saskatoon Friday, September 5, 2025 The Canadian Pulse Research Workshop (CPRW) will be hosted in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, from November 15 to 18, 2026. This will be the 13th edition of the event, bringing together participants from across Canada and the northern United States. The three-day workshop will highlight new... Read this article online
Ryley Richards Honors Harvest with STARS Support Thursday, September 4, 2025 The harvest season marks a special time for the agriculture community, as months of hard work in the field culminate in bringing crops home. It is a difficult year for many in the farming community, but nonetheless, farmers help out any way they can. One of the ways Ryley Richards... Read this article online
Canola Production to Rise in 2025 Thursday, September 4, 2025 Statistics Canada projects that Canada’s canola production will increase by 3.6% in 2025, reaching 19.9 million tonnes. This gain is largely attributed to higher yields, which are forecast to rise by 5.7% to 41.0 bushels per acre. The stronger yields are expected to offset a smaller... Read this article online