Better Farming Prairies Magazine Archive September 2023 Better Farming Prairies September 2023 edition features Emilie & James Wilson on the cover, and the following articles: Manure Application - Crop Benefits, First-Gen Farmers - Making a Path, Rising Asset Values - Transition Planning & 100 Years of Farmall. October 2023 July/August 2023
Celebrate Farming with Alberta Open Farm Days 2025 Tuesday, July 22, 2025 Alberta Open Farm Days returns on August 16 and 17, 2025, inviting Albertans to explore the heart of agriculture and rural tourism. This annual event connects people with local farmers and food producers, offering a chance to learn about farm life and food production. Now in its 13th... Read this article online
Alberta Fields Face Heat and Drought Tuesday, July 22, 2025 According to the latest AFSC and Alberta Government Crop Reporting Survey, Central and South regions of ALberta have benefitted from timely rain, while northern areas like North East, North West, and Peace are battling heat stress and dry conditions. Provincially, 66 per cent of crops are... Read this article online
Nearly 60 confirmed candidates in Battle River-Crowfoot Monday, July 21, 2025 When voters go to the polls in Battle River-Crowfoot on Aug. 18, they should expect to see a long list of names. As of July 16, there are nearly 60 confirmed candidates. Pierre Poilievre is running for the Conservatives, Grant Abraham is running for the United Party of Canada, Michael... Read this article online
Ag buildings among Manitoba’s most endangered structures Monday, July 21, 2025 Two buildings related to Manitoba’s ag history are among the most endangered in the province. The Scallion Granary and the Lake of the Woods Grain Elevator appear on the Manitoba Historical Society’s list of the Top 10 Endangered Structures for 2025. The list is made up of... Read this article online
Changes to beef check-off go into effect next week Monday, July 21, 2025 Beginning Aug. 1, 2025, beef producers in three Western Canadian provinces will experience changes in their beef check-off collection rules. As of the beginning of August, check-off levies in B.C., Alberta, and Saskatchewan will be collected based on the seller’s home province and not... Read this article online