Better Farming Prairies Magazine Archive October 2023 Better Farming Prairies October 2023 edition features the following articles: The Ravages of Drought - A Photo Essay, Canola Swede Midge - New Threats, Offsets & Crop Damage - Recouping Losses, and Adopting Drones. November/December 2023 September 2023
Expert Gopher Help for Farmers Friday, June 27, 2025 With gopher populations increasing across Saskatchewan, many landowners are struggling with crop loss and land damage. These rodents not only reduce crop yields but also create dangerous conditions for livestock. In response, the Saskatchewan Wildlife Federation (SWF), supported by the... Read this article online
Agriculture Community Donates Generously to a Service they Hope They Never Need Thursday, June 26, 2025 In late June the latest HALO Air Ambulance helicopter -- recently added to the fleet -- will mark its first day in operation in Southern Alberta -- a big deal to the surrounding farming community as more than 50% of calls are related to farming and farm properties. HALO Air Ambulance... Read this article online
Alberta soil moisture improving but still low Thursday, June 26, 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
Health Canada sets rules for drone spraying Wednesday, June 25, 2025 Health Canada has approved the use of drones, also called Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems (RPAS), for pesticide application under the Pest Control Products Act (PCPA). Drones are considered aircraft by Transport Canada, but Health Canada treats them differently due to their unique... Read this article online
Spare Feed Needed to Support Alberta Farms Impacted by Wildfire Wednesday, June 25, 2025 Recent wildfires in Alberta have placed enormous stress on livestock producers, especially swine and cattle farmers. In response, the County of Grande Prairie has launched a peer-to-peer support program to help address the urgent need for livestock feed The initiative encourages... Read this article online