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.
Farmland Values & Market Resiliency Farmland Values & Market Resiliency During 2023, many farmers encountered a variety of economic hardships: Drought in Western Canada created pressure on commodity prices, input costs were high, and so were interest rates.
Use Data to Select For Fusarium Head Blight Resistance Use Data to Select For Fusarium Head Blight Resistance Fusarium head blight (FHB) is a fungal disease that affects cereal crops across the Prairies, risking crop damage, lower yields, and reduced quality.
Preparing For Artificial Intelligence Preparing For Artificial Intelligence It seems everywhere we turn someone is talking about artificial intelligence (AI) and all its various applications. In agriculture, huge investments are being made in AI platforms ranging from equipment companies to crop inputs.
Drought Could Boost Soil Nutrients Drought Could Boost Soil Nutrients Last year's dryness could provide higher residual nutrients in 2024.
Opportunities in Carbon Sequestration Opportunities in Carbon Sequestration 'The best management systems for soil carbon are the ones that we don't touch.'
Manitoba Drops to F in CFIB Red Tape Report Friday, February 7, 2025 “While some governments have made progress this year, others have fallen behind. Manitoba, for example, took a colossal step backwards after it eliminated its Red Tape Accountability Act, dropping from a near best-in-class B+ in 2023 to an F this year,” said SeoRhin Yoo, a senior policy... Read this article online
New AgWest Locations in Weyburn and Yorkton Friday, February 7, 2025 Farming can be a challenging. With unpredictable weather, long working hours, and ever-changing demands, farmers in Saskatchewan need dependable equipment, innovative technology, and reliable support to stay ahead. AgWest is excited to announce its expansion into Weyburn and... Read this article online
Canadian Grain Commission issues multiple licenses Friday, February 7, 2025 Four grain handlers in Western Canada received Canadian Grain Commission (CGC) licenses to begin 2025. On Jan. 1, the CGC provided Grain Millers Canada Corp. with a primary elevator license for its location in Delisle, Sask. This type of license goes to “an operator of an elevator... Read this article online
Canadian tech leads the way for egg gender testing Friday, February 7, 2025 Photo by Erol Ahmed on Unsplash Canadian Egg Technologies and MatrixSpec Solutions Inc. have announced that their technology is delivering accurate in-ovo gender determination for white and brown eggs as early as the fourth day of incubation. Called a transformative breakthrough for... Read this article online
Mental Health 24/7 Crisis Help Line for Canadian Farmers Friday, February 7, 2025 A new mental health initiative is now available for Canadian farmers, farm families, and agricultural workers. The National Farmer Wellness Network (NFWN) Crisis Line, 1-866-FARMS01 (1-866-327-6701), offers confidential and specialized mental health support tailored to the unique challenges... Read this article online