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
Ontario invests $6.1 million in northern agriculture projects Friday, October 16, 2026 The Ontario government is investing more than $6.1 million in 14 agricultural projects across Northern Ontario in an effort to improve farm productivity, support rural communities, and strengthen the province’s food production capacity. The funding is being provided through the Northern... Read this article online
Sask. opens consultations on farmland law Friday, October 16, 2026 The Saskatchewan government is inviting farmers and others to take an online survey related to farm legislation. Until Nov. 30, Saskatchewanians can participate in the public consultation related to The Saskatchewan Farm Security Act, which covers multiple farm ownership... Read this article online
Alberta Grains ending FarmCash program Friday, October 16, 2026 Alberta Grains is winding down a cash advance program that’s been around almost a decade. The organization is ending FarmCash, which provides farmers with interest-free cash advances and low interest rates, by 2027. “The Board determined that continuing to administer the Advance... Read this article online
Davidson Grain Elevator Demolition Causes Power Outage Across Saskatchewan Community Thursday, October 15, 2026 Residents in Davidson, Saskatchewan, and several surrounding communities experienced a power outage after the demolition of a grain elevator resulted in damage to a nearby power line. According to reports from CTV News Regina, the incident occurred on Wednesday, October 14, 2026, when... Read this article online
Canada and Ontario invest $22 million to support agri-food exports Wednesday, October 14, 2026 The federal and Ontario governments are investing nearly $22 million to help more than 130 agri-food businesses expand into domestic and international markets, strengthen production capacity, and improve the long-term resilience of the sector. Announced October 13, 2026, in Waterloo,... Read this article online