Labour shortages are not new in agriculture. In the early 20thcentury, “harvest trains” travelled from east to west...
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AFC Amalgamation
In October 2019, the membership of the Agriculture and Food Council of Alberta voted to amalgamate with the Alberta...
Snow On Canola: What To Do?
Snow on swathed canola will delay harvest, just like a rain would. In October, when it can be assumed that a return to...
Rain Delays Harvest. What To Do?
Harvest delays due to soggy soils, frequent rains and even mist have canola growers wondering about risk to the crop...
DMA-FCC Mental Health Awareness Program Now Accepting Applications
Year two of the rural mental health training program presented by the Do More Agriculture Foundation (DMA) and Farm...
Storage Risks: Canola Binned Hot
With a couple of surprisingly hot days, canola harvested in those conditions may have gone into the bin at a high-risk...
Cereals Canada Supports WTO Action to Protect Agricultural Trade
Cereals Canada supports formal World Trade Organization (WTO) dispute resolution case against China for their...
Frost Hits Canola. What Do You Do?
Default to waiting. Don’t make a snap decision to swath. Before taking any harvest action, start with this sequence:...
Government of Canada Investing in Alberta’s Agriculture Sector
Bolstering innovation in Western Canada's agriculture sector promotes enhanced production and global competitiveness....
Canada’s Ag Sector Loses $2.9 Billion Due to Labour Shortages
With the strong demand for Canadian food products around the world, agriculture is poised for growth. However,...
Labour Productivity and Alberta’s Primary Agriculture Industry
The province’s labour productivity in primary agriculture - crop and animal production - has increased significantly...
Domestic Agriculture Widely Supported by Canadians
A new poll by Grassroots Public Affairs finds Canadians hold largely positive views about the current and future state...
Investing to Attract Youth in Agriculture
Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food Marie-Claude Bibeau was at the Centre des Moissons June 3 to announce a new...
Higher Cash Advance Limits Available To Farmers Within Days
On June 3, Agriculture and Agri-Food Minister, Marie-Claude Bibeau, announced that new regulations increasing the...
Pulse Sector Views C49 as Step Toward Improved Transportation Performance and Reliability
Pulse Canada and the Canadian Special Crops Association (CSCA) expect to see improved service for Canadian shippers as...
8 Steps To Make The Right Spray Decision
While only a small percentage of canola fields tend to require foliar insecticides to manage flea beetles in addition...
The Canadian Centre for Food Integrity Announces New President & CEO
The Canadian Centre for Food Integrity’s Board of Directors is pleased to announce the hiring of John Jamieson as its...
Western Canadian Wheat Growers Compare Alberta Political Parties Ag Policy
With the call of the provincial election in Alberta, the Western Canadian Wheat Growers asked each of the registered...
Wheat Growers Announces New President
The Western Canadian Wheat Growers Association is pleased to announce the election of a new president. At the March...
Canadian Canola Growers Association launches 2019 cash advance program
New this year, farmers who take out an interest-bearing advance will benefit from a reduced interest rate below prime....