Provincially, 75 per cent of the crops have emerged, which is 12 per cent behind the five-year average, the latest...
Alberta Seed Guide
Alberta Seed Guide
Rain Helps and Hinders Alberta Farmers
Precipitation across Alberta over the past week helped and hindered farmers, the latest crop report from Alberta...
Alberta Government Removes Fusarium Restrictions
The Alberta government has signed ministerial order removing Fusarium graminearum (fusarium) from the Pest and...
Rain Slows Down Alberta Seeding Progress
A major weather system across the province brought a significant amount of moisture halting seeding and harvesting...
Campaign Launched to Highlight Canada’s Food Supply System
The following piece is from our sister publication, Spud Smart. A national campaign to connect consumers with the...
Feds Give Funds for Youth Ag Jobs
The following piece is from our sister publication, Spud Smart. The Canadian government is investing up to $9.2...
New Farmer Led Research Program Enters Startup Phase
The recently launched Results Driven Agriculture Research (RDAR) is now in the startup phase, a release from the...
Almost All Over-Wintered Acres Inspected
Agriculture Financial Services Corporation (AFSC) adjusters have inspected almost all of the crops that weren't able...
Good Weather Pushes Alberta Planting to 62 Per Cent Done
Precipitation has varied across the province over the last month which has led to farmers being able to get the crop...
Feds Widen Payroll Loan Requirements to Help Farmers
The Canadian government has expanded the eligibility for the Canada Emergency Business Account (CEBA), Marie-Claude...
Provincial Crop Now 21 Per Cent Planted
Weather was variable across Alberta over the last week which allowed soil to dry in some areas and added moisture in...
Alberta Gives $5 Million for Ag Worker Training
The new Agriculture Training Support Program will help employers in the food chain provide necessary training to new...
Crop Report Shows Spring Harvest and Planting Progress
Farmers across Alberta are making progress on harvest this spring while getting new crops in the ground at the same...
Alberta Farmers to Plant More Wheat, Oats Over Canola
Farmers in Alberta are expected to plant more wheat and oats this year, while canola acres will fall, according to...
Seed Regulatory Modernization Survey Open
The Canadian Seed Growers' Association (CSGA) is running a survey to gather information for the Canadian Food...
Alberta Gov. Forms “Champions of Agriculture” Committee
The Alberta government has made an industry advisory committee to act as Champions of Agriculture, the government says...
Feds Launch $252 Million Support Program for Farmers
The Canadian federal government announced a more than $252 million support program for farmers to help as the COVID-19...
CFA asks Feds for $2.6 billion to Help Canadian Ag
The following piece is from our sister publication, Spud Smart. The Canadian Federation of Agriculture (CFA) is asking...
Alberta Farmers Able to Order PPE through Government
Alberta farmers will be able to order personal protective equipment (PPE) through the provincial government as they...
Wheat, Barley Groups Call on Feds to Continue Research
As the global pandemic affects research work, the Canadian Wheat Research Coalition (CWRC) and the Canadian Barley...
Alberta Government Appoints New Board for AFSC
The Alberta government has appointed five new people to the board for Agriculture Financial Services Corporation...
Cigi and Cereals Canada Merger Approved
Cereals Canada the Canadian International Grains Institute (Cigi) members have voted in approval of the amalgamation...
Feds Give $50 million for Temporary Foreign Worker Quarantine Help
Farmers, fish harvesters, and all food production and processing employers will be eligible for $50 million in funding...
Alberta Farmland Prices Mark Lowest Value Increase for Decade
Average farmland values for 2019 in Alberta rose at the lowest value for the entire decade, Farm Credit Canada's (FCC)...
Alberta Government Sets Up Farmer Led Research Organization
After consultations with farmers, industry and key partners in the agriculture sector earlier this year, the Alberta...
Alberta Government Gives Money for Ag Disaster Assistance
The Alberta government announced on March 26 that it will be provide $74.7 million in disaster assistance for claim...
Alberta Agriculture Industry COVID-19 Updates
Below is a list of updates from provincial producer organizations in regards to COVID-19 information. This page will...
Need Resources to Help You Tackle COVID-19?
The Canadian Agricultural Human Resource Council has developed a website with resources to help agricultural business...
Wheat, Barley Growers Call on Gov. to Prioritize Ag Input Shipments
As borders close and priorities shift in light of the global COVID-19 pandemic, Alberta Barley and the Alberta Wheat...
Canadian Fertilizer Chain Flowing Smoothly Despite COVID-19
Fertilizer shipments to farmers are still flowing throughout Canada despite recent supply disruptions due to the...
Alberta Wheat Opens FarmCash Applications
FarmCash spring applications are now open with a lower interest rate than ever before, a release from Alberta Wheat...
Getting Your Seed Ready for Spring — a Handy Checklist
Look after your seed quality Double check your seed quality — remember fields sprayed with a pre-harvest product could...
The SVUA is Now a Reality
Seed Variety Use Agreement pilot program launches at Prairie Grain Development Committee 2020 meeting. On Feb. 25,...
Prairie Wheat, Barley Commissions Troubled By SVUA Pilot Project
The five Prairie wheat and barley commissions are extremely concerned by the recently announced Seed Variety Use...
Federal Government Gives Money to Create Sustainability Initiative
The Canadian government will give the Canadian Federation of Agriculture (CFA) $560,000 to develop the Canadian...
Celebrating 10 Years of Midge-Tolerant Wheat Stewardship
Alberta producers have been successfully seeding midge-tolerant wheat varieties for the past 10 growing seasons....
Barley Farmers Can Claim 13 Per Cent SR&ED Credit on their 2019 Taxes
Barley farmers who pay the Alberta Barley check-off are eligible for a 13 per cent tax credit through the Scientific...
Advancing Women Conference March 23 & 24 in Calgary
The Advancing Women in Agriculture Conference is created for every woman who is passionate about agriculture and food,...
Barley Commissions Announce Formation Of the Canadian Barley Research Coalition
The Saskatchewan Barley Development Commission (SaskBarley), Alberta Barley and Manitoba Wheat and Barley Growers...
Alberta Canola Producers Commission Announces Region 4 Director Election Results
Alberta canola growers in Region 4 have elected John Mayko of Mundare to represent them on the Board of the Alberta...
The Future of Disease Management in Western Canada
Kelly Turkington is an Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada research scientist and plant pathologist based in Lacombe,...
Connecting With Customers In The Off-Season
Creating networks during the growing season is one way to maintain contact with your customers at this time of year....
Alberta Barley Announces Chair and Vice-Chair Roles Following AGM during Prairie Cereals Summit
Following Alberta Barley’s Annual General Meeting (AGM), which took place last week in conjunction with the Prairie...
On The Edge
Discovery of Sorghum Gene that Controls Bird Feeding Could Help Protect Crops A single gene in sorghum controls bird...
Alberta Farmers and the Federal Fuel Charge
“The Alberta Ag-Info Centre is receiving calls about exemptions for Alberta farmers under the federal carbon tax that...
Wheat Growers Launch NoFarmCarbonTax Petition
With the new federal cabinet being sworn in, the Western Canadian Wheat Growers are launching a new “NoFarmCarbonTax”...
Rail Service Strike: Immediate Detrimental Effect On The Canola Industry’s Ability To Supply
Alberta Canola is very concerned about the labour stoppage at Canadian National Railway and the detrimental impact it...
Alberta Canola Director Nomination Results
The call for nominations for farmers to serve on the Board of Directors of the Alberta Canola Producers Commission...
Alberta Barley Announces Results of its Nomination Period, Including New Directors
Following the November 1 deadline for nominations, Alberta Barley welcomes new and returning directors, and will be...
Seed: Try New Genetics Every Year
Having diversity in canola variety genetics will improve the resilience of the farm over time. The weed management...
Green Seed – Common Questions
What causes high green? Most green seed issues result when heavy frost hits canola before the seeds mature. This...