Grants & Guidance: Unlocking Your Farm’s Potential Grants & Guidance: Unlocking Your Farm’s Potential Funding programs allow farmers to improve their land and equipment and encourage advances in the agricultural industry.
Spring Manure Management Spring Manure Management As the growing season approaches, farmers face a critical task: Managing manure application to maximize its benefits for both crop growth and soil health.
Canola Setbacks & Solutions Canola Setbacks & Solutions The 2024 growing season on the Prairies was difficult for many canola producers, as unpredictable weather patterns severely impacted crop development.
Pandemic Preparedness Bill Sparks Controversy Pandemic Preparedness Bill Sparks Controversy The recent arrival of a private members’ bill on pandemic preparedness to the Canadian Senate has caused concerns in the agricultural sector.
Planter Upgrades: Doing More With The Planter You Already Have Planter Upgrades: Doing More With The Planter You Already Have Planters have been gaining recognition for their precision and crop quality.
New Year, New Goals New Year, New Goals The agricultural community across the Prairies can reflect on 2024 as a year filled with both challenges and achievements.
Weather Woes & Mixed Yields Weather Woes & Mixed Yields With harvest wrapped up, farmers are reflecting on a growing season shaped by weather challenges.
Could your soil hold more water? Could your soil hold more water? Drought is not uncommon in the Prairies, and precipitation and soil moisture can often be the determining factor in crop success.
Renting Out Your Land Renting Out Your Land Renting out your land to a farming tenant can have many benefits.
Create a Farm Culture of Grain Safety Create a Farm Culture of Grain Safety Kendra Ulmer says that a focus on awareness and a strong safety culture is the best way to avoid the incidents and health threats that accompany grain handling.
Project Could Offer Drought Relief for Farmers Project Could Offer Drought Relief for Farmers The government of Alberta recently announced that it is studying the feasibility of a new reservoir between Calgary and Edmonton in response to the ongoing drought.
Poultry Producers Moving Past HPAI Poultry Producers Moving Past HPAI Chicken Farmers of Canada states that there are currently no active cases of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) in Canada.
One Pellet to ‘Wool’ Them All One Pellet to ‘Wool’ Them All If annual drought conditions have been making you feel baaahd, then you should know that there is a sustainable solution.
Post-Harvest Field Cleanup Post-Harvest Field Cleanup “We have put in a ton of work to finish the current crop year, but there are always more decisions that can be made to set up your farm for the next year,” says Prang.
Keep an Open Mind About New Farm Labour Keep an Open Mind About New Farm Labour As the agriculture industry continues to evolve, so does its need for labourers.
Grain Growers Caught in The Crossfire Grain Growers Caught in The Crossfire At press time, Canadian National Railway (CNR) and Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CPKC) were saying they would lock out employees unless they can reach deals to avoid a potential rail strike.
Harvest Could Be a Good One Harvest Could Be a Good One As the 2024 harvest season approaches, the state of crops across the Prairies reflects the diverse weather conditions we have experienced during the growing season.
Drones: How Can They Make Farming Easier? Drones: How Can They Make Farming Easier? Drones, or unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), have been creating a lot of buzz in agriculture for over a decade now.
Albert Mutcher: 73 Years in Agriculture Albert Mutcher: 73 Years in Agriculture Albert Mutcher has been farming in Stephenfield, Man. since he was 18 years old. After 73 years, he is still managing his cattle herd on his own.
Pulse Growth Opportunities: An Update Pulse Growth Opportunities: An Update For decades now, the benefits of pulses have been touted by commodity groups and media.
KAP Applauds New Farm Budget Moves Thursday, March 27, 2025 Keystone Agricultural Producers (KAP) has shared its response to the recently announced Manitoba Budget 2025, presented by Finance Minister Adrien Sala. The budget outlines key priorities for the province, with a focus on agriculture and rural development. One of the main highlights for... Read this article online
Roquette Canada receives grain dealer license Wednesday, March 26, 2025 A Manitoba grain handler recently received a license from the Canadian Grain Commission (CGC) On March 24, the CGC awarded a grain handler license to Roquette Canada, a leader in plant-based ingredients, in Portage la Prairie, Man. This type of license is for “a person who, for reward,... Read this article online
Lynmark Farms named Master Breeder for 2025 Wednesday, March 26, 2025 The Canadian Milking Shorthorn Society has announced that Lynmark Farms has been named as a herd for 2025. Lynmark Farms is owned and operated by Tim Shearer and Irene Vietinghoff of Norwood, Ontario. They are the third Milking Shorthorn herd to be recognized as a since this... Read this article online
Saskatchewan Names 2025 Top Young Farmers Tuesday, March 25, 2025 Brady and Lindsay Funk of Braylin Acres Ltd have been recognized as Saskatchewan’s Outstanding Young Farmers for 2025. The honour was awarded at the regional competition held during the Canada Farm Show in Regina on March 19–20, attended by industry leaders, sponsors, and alumni. The Funks... Read this article online
Alta. dairy industry supporting youth through WHL Tuesday, March 25, 2025 Alberta youth receiving support at Youth Empowerment & Support Services (YESS) centres will have access to local dairy products thanks to Alberta Milk. For the third consecutive year, Alberta Milk and the Edmonton Oil Kings collaborated on the $15,000 Shots for Charity challenge. For... Read this article online