Canada Organic Trade Association’s latest report shows continued growth of Prairie organic acreage and operations in...
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Alberta Seed Guide
Farm Groups Launch Online Producer Survey On Seed Royalties
Canadian producers are being asked to share their views on proposed changes to seed royalty structures for cereal...
Pricing A Salvage Crop
Recent hailstorms in the province have left some producers with severely damaged crops, but they could still have...
Consultations Begin On Farm Freedom And Safety
Albertans can participate in an online survey to help shape the future of farm workplace legislation Farms and ranches...
Joining Forces to Drive Canola’s Value and Access to International Markets
The joint investment of federal government and industry to support market access and development is critical to...
BASF Introduces New Distribution Model for Agricultural Solutions in Western Canada
BASF will launch an enhanced RetailConnect distribution model for its Agricultural Solutions portfolio, which will...
Missing Plants. What’s The Cause?
Many factors can cause a thin canola stand. Proper diagnosis is important for effective management. Here are common...
A Reminder About Bertha Armyworm
What to keep in mind now that trap reports are coming in and garnering a fair amount of attention. “Some agrologists...
Gauging Plant Health and Happiness
Comparing and contrasting are key when determining if a plant is growing to its full potential. “The ability to detect...
Alberta Barley says BCC’s New Strategic Alignment Will Improve Value Chain Efficiency and Benefit Farmers
Alberta Barley welcomes the strategic realignment of the Barley Council of Canada (BCC) which paves the way for...
How To Determine A Level Of Spendable Income
One of the least understood and measured cost in a farm operation’s cash flow is the amount the owners withdraw from...
Pride Corn, Soybeans Available Only Through Canterra Retailer Network
Farmers in Western Canada will now have access to the Pride Seeds portfolio of hybrid corn, soybean seeds and...
Roll On, Cropping
The benefits of rolling a crop - either after seeding or after emergence - and tips to ensure its success. “Rolling...
Be On The Lookout For Late Blight
This disease affects mainly potatoes and tomatoes and continues to be a risk for all solanaceous crops grown in...
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,...
Fungicides – Are They Needed Every Year?
“You need to ask yourself some basic questions when estimating the risk of using fungicides,” says Harry Brook, crop...
Be Part of the Pea Leaf Weevil Survey
Insect specialists at Alberta Agriculture and Forestry are seeking planted pea fields to survey north of Highway 1 and...
Entering the Fruit Industry in Alberta
A number of Albertans contemplate growing fruit for a living every year. A look at what to consider with this...
Flea Beetles: Why Do They Seem Worse?
Calls to our agronomists, insecticide sales at retailers and Twitter comments all point to a worse-than-usual flea...
Labour Productivity and Alberta’s Primary Agriculture Industry
The province’s labour productivity in primary agriculture - crop and animal production - has increased significantly...
Why Field Scout
Field scouting throughout the growing season can lead to more successful crop production. “There are numerous factors...
Herbicide Resistance
Weed resistance to herbicides continues to be an issue, as an increasing numbers of weeds are no longer responding to...
WEED CONTROL STRATEGIES FOR EACH HT SYSTEM
Here are strategies to improve weed control results for each herbicide-tolerant (HT) system. Falco This is the Group-2...
WEED BMPS: SPRAY EARLY
Control weeds early. A combination of pre-seed weed control and one in-crop application before the 4-leaf stage of the...
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...
CCGA Partners With Nuffield Canada
Canadian Canola Growers Association (CCGA) has joined Nuffield Canada as an investor, expanding the program through...
Carbon Pricing Rebates Return a Portion to Farmers
The May 30 Federal Government announcement of the Climate Action Incentive Fund (CAIF) is simply a way to bribe...
WheatStalk: One Day of Agronomy Solutions
The wheat centric field day, WheatStalk, is heading north! Join Alberta Wheat Commission and Peace Country Beef and...
Canola & China – What Growers Should Know
Alberta Canola continues to work on behalf of growers through the Canola Council of Canada (CCC) on the challenges...
Tips For Spraying Weeds In Dusty Conditions
Dry conditions and wind can cause dust build-up on weed leaves, which may limit herbicide uptake. Tom Wolf with...
Don’t Let Fusarium Upset Your Season
Fusarium head blight (FHB) is a fungal disease of cereal crops. When disease infection is severe, FHB can recognized...
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...
First International Wheat Congress Coming in July
Be part of the 1st International Wheat Congress that will be held in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada from July 21st to...
Saskatchewan Research Council Publishes New Research on GHG Impact of Pulses in Western Canada
A new study by the Saskatchewan Research Council in collaboration with Pulse Canada highlights the role of peas and...
Register Now for the CSTA Annual Meeting
Early bird registration for the Canadian Seed Trade Association’s annual general meeting ends this week. The CSTA, in...
Wheat Growers Support the Removal of Steel and Aluminum Tariffs; Now We Must Approve the USMCA
The Western Canadian Wheat Growers are pleased that the Canadian and American governments have reached an agreement to...
Alberta Canolapalooza: June 26 in Lacombe
The event is hosted by Alberta Canola, the Canola Council of Canada and Agriculture & Agri-Food Canada and it...
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...
Grain Growers of Canada calls on government to provide meaningful support amidst trade disruptions
Grain Growers of Canada (GGC) on May 14 called on the federal government to develop a strategy to address an...
FarmCash Launches Spring Online Version With New Time Saving Features
FarmCash launched its new online platform for the spring advance May 14. With several new time saving features, this...
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...
Neonics will Continue to be a Part of Sustainable Ag in Canada: Petelle
Health Canada’s Pest Management Regulatory Agency (PMRA) recently released its final decision on the impact of...
Wheat Growers Oppose Carbon Tax Ruling
The Western Canadian Wheat Growers is disappointed by the May 3 ruling that the federal government may impose a carbon...
BrettYoung, Maizex Announce Partnership
Maizex Seeds Inc. and Brett-Young Seeds have announced a distribution partnership agreement. Under the agreement,...
Wheat Growers React to Federal Canola Funding
The Western Canadian Wheat Growers reacted to the announcement by the federal government May 1 that it will increase...
Cash Advance Program Enhancements Support Farmers
On May 1, Agriculture and Agri-Food Minister, Marie-Claude Bibeau, announced a series of enhancements to the Advance...
Use of Neonics in Seed Treatments is Safe: Health Canada
After extensive research and review, Health Canada has completed its re-evaluations of the neonicotinoid...
What are your fertilizer requirements for spring?
Doon Pauly, agronomy research scientist with Alberta Agriculture and Forestry, looks at spring fertilizer...
Century Farm and Ranch Award 125 Year Recognition Program
Alberta Agriculture and Forestry has expanded the Century Farm and Ranch Award. In 2018, 33 farm families were...