From Dryland to Dripline From Dryland to Dripline Brady and Lindsay Funk’s Braylin Acres is a young and ambitious operation that blends Prairie roots with innovative farming technology.
Do Winter Crops Fit into Your Rotation? Do Winter Crops Fit into Your Rotation? While winter crops aren’t new to Western Canada, improvements to genetics and management continue to solidify their place in rotations for cereal crops and livestock feed.
Be Mindful of Vaccine Management Be Mindful of Vaccine Management A vaccination program is one of the strongest tools that livestock producers can use to prevent disease in their herds.
Ag’s Requests for Upcoming Federal Budget Ag’s Requests for Upcoming Federal Budget Changes to the Pest Management Regulatory Agency, permanent increases in the Advance Payments Program, and investments into domestic processing are among the requests industry groups are making ahead of the federal budget.
From Results to Roadmap From Results to Roadmap Reviews tell a story about the current state of the farm and can be used to set new goals for consecutive years and improve risk management strategies.
Grit, Genetics & Generations at Redrich Farms Grit, Genetics & Generations at Redrich Farms Recently named Outstanding Young Angus Breeder in 2025, Dietrich has quickly established himself as one of the most promising voices in Canada’s beef industry.
Prairie Farms Digitize Weather Tracking Prairie Farms Digitize Weather Tracking From affordable, automated weather stations to sophisticated data platforms, Prairie producers now have access to real-time information that can optimize crop decisions, protect yields, and drive on-farm efficiency.
Threats in the Field - Closing Out 2025 & Planning Ahead Threats in the Field - Closing Out 2025 & Planning Ahead While producers are accustomed to adversity, specialists say growers this year faced several risks that collectively tested resilience across major field crops such as canola, cereals, and pulses.
Farmer & Leader: Hepworth Bridges Experience with Vision Farmer & Leader: Hepworth Bridges Experience with Vision Scott Hepworth has recently been appointed chair of the Grain Growers of Canada (GGC), assuming leadership for the country’s grain sector.
Drone Discordance: Opportunities vs. Hurdles Drone Discordance: Opportunities vs. Hurdles As drones become increasingly common tools in global agriculture, their potential for crop spraying is drawing significant attention.
Shelterbelts on the Prairies Shelterbelts on the Prairies These living barriers comprise rows of trees or shrubs planted alongside farm fields or yards to protect against wind, snow, and especially soil erosion.
Land, Livestock & Innovation Land, Livestock & Innovation In Strathclair, Man., a fifth-generation farmer quietly leads the charge toward a more resilient, regenerative future for Prairie agriculture.
Test Smarter to Spend Less Test Smarter to Spend Less Soil testing isn’t expensive – especially compared to fertilizer.
Risk Management Matters Risk Management Matters From unpredictable weather and disease outbreaks to the complexities of international trade and tariffs, farmers face a multifaceted array of risks that require thoughtful management.
Prairie Farmers Still Wrestling with Drought Prairie Farmers Still Wrestling with Drought Drought has been a consistent issue for many Prairie farmers for the majority of the past decade.
Managing Weeds in Pastures Managing Weeds in Pastures Maintaining productive pastures is key to many livestock producers’ operations.
Reconnecting Canadians with Their Most-Consumed Grain Reconnecting Canadians with Their Most-Consumed Grain Every week, millions of Canadians enjoy their morning toast, lunch wraps and pasta dinners.
Dealer Advice: Navigating Right-to-Repair Dealer Advice: Navigating Right-to-Repair Our new federal right-to-repair laws – Bills C-244 and C-294 – received Royal Assent in November 2024.
Serving & Growing Serving & Growing Farmer-driven organizations have a strong presence in Western Canadian agriculture.
Old Tractors, New Life the Rise of Restoration Old Tractors, New Life the Rise of Restoration In recent years, vintage tractor restoration has become more than just a hobby.
Custom-Branded Mechanical Touchscreen Work Gloves That Support a Good Cause Friday, January 30, 2026 Something innovative in the fundraising area. The is a new fundraising initiative designed to support STARS Air Ambulance across the Prairie provinces. Facilitated by MOTIF, this program allows agri-business and producers to contribute to life-saving emergency care while also receiving... Read this article online
Monette Farms Puts 16 Saskatchewan Farm Packages Up for Sale in Major Land Offering Friday, January 30, 2026 Monette Farms, one of Saskatchewan’s most prominent large scale agricultural operations, is making 16 of its farm packages available for sale, according to an online posting that has sparked widespread discussion across Prairie agriculture forums. The listing describes the farms as... Read this article online
Québec names Lori Anne Berthiaume and Steeve Nadeau as 2026 Outstanding Young Farmers Friday, January 30, 2026 Berthiaume’s leadership at Ferme Porc SB Inc. and her team-centred approach helped drive major productivity gains and earned recognition from Canada’s Outstanding Young Farmers. Québec’s Outstanding Young Farmers (OYF) program has named Lori Anne Berthiaume and Steeve Nadeau as the... Read this article online
Canada’s Ag Day Is Coming Soon – Here is why it matters! Thursday, January 29, 2026 Canada’s Ag Day is a national moment to recognize the people who grow, raise, make, and move our food. Ag Day will be on February 10th and it will be celebrating its 10th anniversary. But beneath the celebration lies something even more essential: our food system depends on... Read this article online
Red Tape Pushes 70% of Agri Businesses to Deter Next Generation from Farming Thursday, January 29, 2026 Canada’s food production system is under mounting pressure as agri-businesses warn that regulatory overload is discouraging the next generation from entering the industry. A new snapshot from the Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB) reveals that almost 70% of agri... Read this article online