Alberta’s new Water Advisory Committee will help prepare for drought and work to make every drop count in 2024, the...
Weather
Amid Drought Fears in Alberta, Weather Expert Helps us to Understand the Complexities
Fears of a moisture deficit in Alberta and the Prairies were borne out in the closing talk at yesterday’s CrossRoads...
Alberta Awards WaterSMART Solutions Contract for Drought Monitoring
Following three years of droughts and water shortages in parts of Alberta, the provincial government has awarded a...
Short-term Drought Causing Huge Impact on Grasslands
Intense short-term drought is having a worse impact on the world’s grasslands than previously thought, a Jan. 12 news...
Putting Your Trust in the Farmers’ Almanac for Weather Forecasts
Farmers turn to the Farmers’ Almanac and Old Farmer’s Almanac for tradition’s sake when it comes to weather...
Getting Down to the Farm Level with Weather Forecasts
Technology has evolved to a point where extremely localized weather forecasts are available. Years ago, weather...
Getting Real Time Weather Reports with Social Media
The rise of social media has helped to advance the world of weather reporting. Over the years weather forecasting and...
Feds Give $219 million for Drought Recovery in Western Canada
The federal government has allocated $219 million through the AgriRecovery Framework to support Western Canadian...
FCC Supports Customers Impacted by Dry Conditions in Western Canada
Farm Credit Canada (FCC) has announced that it is offering support to customers in British Columbia, Alberta,...
La Nina to Bring Cold, Stormy Winter for Prairies
The following piece is from our sister publication, Spud Smart. La Nina is expected to bring cold air and more...
Fall Forecast Calls for Wet Cool Prairies, Dry Warm East
The following piece is from our sister publication, Spud Smart. While the fall forecast is calling for a wetter and...
Delayed Planting Dates Prove to be a Greater Concern than Abiotic Stressors this Season
Corn, soybeans and canola have entered the critical reproductive phase where the production of corn grain, soybean...
B.C. Launches New Program To Help Farms Whether Extreme Weather
Farmers in British Columbia now have access to a new pilot program to help them weather proof their farms to survive...
Much Needed Rain Received in Southern Alberta
Across Alberta over the past two weeks rain has been received boosting crop growth, the June 14 provincial crop report...
Moderate La Nina Means Wetter Growing Season for Parts of Canada
The following piece is from our sister publication, Spud Smart. A moderate La Nina is expected to continue into the...
Seeding Ahead of Historical Average in Southern Alberta
While wet and cool conditions have held seeding progress back further north in Alberta, southern areas are...
Production Challenges Abound in 2022 for Alberta Farmers
Whether it’s supply shortages or agronomic challenges like herbicide carryover, farmers are bracing for a challenging...
Feds, B.C. Government Launch $228 million Flood Recovery Program
Farmers in British Columbia who suffered damages from last year's floods will have access to up to $228 million in...
Seed is Rising to the Challenge of Climate Change
New seed technology and collaboration is helping to keep crops growing as temperatures heat up. In recent years,...
Alberta Harvest Three to Four Weeks Ahead of Schedule
Favourable weather conditions across Alberta has allowed the provincial harvest to be three to four weeks ahead of...