Better Farming Prairies Magazine Archive May/June 2025 Better Farming Prairies May/June 2025 edition features Joline & Ryan Bowditch on the cover and the following articles: Regenerative Agriculture - Making It Work, Managing Parasites - Healthier Herds, Thriving Together - Bowditch Farms, and Planning Retirement - A Look Ahead. April 2025
Grey Bruce Farmers’ Week veterinary prize awarded Saturday, June 14, 2025 has been a mainstay for the agricultural industry in Grey and Bruce Counties since 1966. While things have evolved over the years, the mandate to provide information to producers and agribusiness has remained firm. Seventeen years ago, the event committee created an annual $1,000 ... Read this article online
AAFC funding to focus on creating wheat resistant to key diseases like Fusarium Friday, June 13, 2025 The Canadian Wheat Research Coalition (CWRC) has announced a $19.9 million investment over the next three years to support wheat breeding research. This funding is part of a core breeding agreement (CBA) with Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC) and will help develop strong, field-ready... Read this article online
Alberta’s Dean Edge Named World Auctioneer Champion Friday, June 13, 2025 Rimbey’s Dean Edge makes history as Canada’s third-ever World Livestock Auctioneer Champion The week of June 2, 2025, was a memorable one for Dean Edge of Rimbey, Alberta. After honouring his mentor Blair Vold early in the week, he went on to win the prestigious World Livestock... Read this article online
It's Farmer Day! Friday, June 13, 2025 Join UFA to Celebrate Alberta Farmers Today, June 13, United Farmers of Alberta (UFA) celebrates Farmers Day at all its locations across the province. This annual event, held on the second Friday in June, began in 1945 and continues to be a special day for recognizing Alberta’s farmers... Read this article online
SPG Lowers Pulse Crop Levy Rate Friday, June 13, 2025 Growers Gain from Lower SPG Levy Saskatchewan Pulse Growers (SPG) has announced a reduction in the levy rate for pulse and soybean crops, lowering it from 0.67% to 0.60% effective August 1, 2025. The change was approved by the Agri-Food Council and aims to provide financial relief to... Read this article online