Better Farming Prairies Magazine Archive May/June 2024 Better Farming Prairies May/June 2024 edition features Matt & Joe Hamill on the cover and the following articles: Farmland in Demand - A Valued Resource, Meaningful Connections - Alta.'s Hamill Family, Artificial Intelligence - Are You Ready?, and Fight the Blight. July/August 2024 April 2024
Proposed USDA budget cuts could shift the North American ag landscape Wednesday, April 15, 2026 Image by Konyvesotto from Pixabay The US administration’s latest budget proposal includes a significant reduction to the US Department of Agriculture’s discretionary spending, a move that could have ripple effects across North American agriculture. According to Farms.com reporting... Read this article online
Study reveals key climate drivers of potato beetle outbreaks Tuesday, April 14, 2026 A long term research project from Michigan State University (MSU) and the University of Wisconsin is offering new insight into what drives Colorado potato beetle outbreaks, giving US potato growers a clearer picture of how weather patterns and environmental conditions shape one of the... Read this article online
Think buying Canadian farm equipment is not possible? Meet URSA Ag! Tuesday, April 14, 2026 Farms.com caught up with URSA Ag at Canada’s Farm Show in Saskatchewan. When we posted a video with URSA Ag owner and founder Doug Wilson, the video went viral (watch the video below). URSA Ag’s mission is to provide farmers with affordable, reliable tractors. Wilson shared that rising... Read this article online
Fuel Tax Suspension Offers Timely Relief for Canadian Farmers Ahead of Peak Growing Season Tuesday, April 14, 2026 Canadian farmers are set to see short-term relief at the fuel pump following a major federal policy announcement that directly affects on-farm operating costs. On April 14, Prime Minister Mark Carney announced that the federal government will temporarily suspend the Fuel Excise Tax on... Read this article online
Peavey Mart Celebrates Prairie Growth With Seven Grand Openings Across Alberta and Saskatchewan Monday, April 13, 2026 Peavey Mart has completed the relaunch of seven stores across Alberta and Saskatchewan, with Grand Opening Celebrations scheduled to begin on Thursday, April 9. The milestone reflects the company’s continued growth and its ongoing commitment to supporting rural communities throughout the... Read this article online