Better Farming Prairies Magazine Archive September 2020 Better Farming Prairies September 2020 edition features Les Kroeger on the front cover and the following articles: Plant Microbiome - Latest Research, Artificial Intelligence - Possibilities in Ag, Residue Management - Weigh Options, Farm Journey - Quest for Success, and Soil Health Tests. October 2020 July/August 2020
Alberta Confirms First PEDv Case Since 2022 Monday, March 2, 2026 Alberta has confirmed its first case of porcine epidemic diarrhea virus (PEDv) in four years, after laboratory testing validated the infection on February 21, 2026 at a farm in southern Alberta. The province had not reported a positive case since February 2022, marking this as a... Read this article online
Ag and immigration tied together in the Constitution Monday, March 2, 2026 A section of the Constitution declaring agriculture and immigration fall under provincial jurisdiction clears the path for the fall referendum, Alberta Premier Danielle Smith said. Speaking with reporters on Feb. 23 Smith pointed out Section 95 of the Constitution. This part of the... Read this article online
New award for Alberta's ag community Monday, March 2, 2026 An Alberta ag industry group is developing its own award to celebrate farmers who go above and beyond for their communities. Social media posts on Feb. 21 from Alberta Grains indicate the organization is creating what it calls the Alberta Grains Community Impact Awards. “Alberta Grains... Read this article online
Stats Canada reporting higher sheep and cattle inventories Monday, March 2, 2026 New data from Statistics Canada shows higher sheep and cattle inventories on Jan. 1 of this year compared to 2025. Stats Canada’s livestock estimates report counted 11.1 million head of cattle on farms, compared to 10.9 million head in 2025. This 2.5 percentage increase represents the... Read this article online
Alberta Reports No New Cases of PEDv Monday, March 2, 2026 Alberta’s Chief Veterinary Officer (CVO) has confirmed that, as of March 2, 2026, there are no new suspected cases of Porcine Epidemic Diarrhoea (PED) currently under investigation in the province. This update provides reassurance for producers and industry partners who have remained on... Read this article online