Thanks to warm and dry conditions across much of the province, Alberta farmers made major headway last week in getting...
Crop Production
What You Need to Know from AAFC’s April Crop Outlook
It’s been a dry start to 2025 across much of Alberta, and the latest crop outlook from Agriculture and Agri-Food...
2025 Planting Plans Reveal a Pivot in Alberta’s Fields: Statscan
Alberta farmers are shaking up their planting strategies — and sending a clear message: adaptability is the new...
FCC: With Margins on Thin Ice, Growers Face Tough Seeding Choices This Spring
As the seeding window approaches across Canada, growers are entering the 2025 planting season with more uncertainty...
Tariffs, Tumult, and Tight Margins: What ATB’s Jon Neutens Says Farmers Must Know
From canola to cattle to caution, Jon Neutens of ATB Financial explains what trade turmoil means for you. While...
Farmers Brace for Impact as U.S. Trade War Creates Implications for Wheat and Barley Exports
A new article from Alberta Grains paints a picture of the future of a cross-border relationship that has long been...
Challenging Growing Conditions for Barley Lead to Declines in 2024
Estimated barley production for 2024 is 7.839 million tonnes Barley production in western Canada saw a notable...
Canada’s 2024 Western Red Spring Wheat Crop Delivered Excellent Milling Quality
The 2024 Western Red Spring (CWRS) wheat crop in western Canada has been hailed for its excellent milling performance,...
Why Should You Invest in New Genetics? Watch our Panel Discussion to Find Out
Featured photo: Last week's panel discussion at the CrossRoads Crop Conference featured Alberta Seed Guide Editor Marc...
Sigurdson Thanks the Province’s Farmers, Acknowledges Challenges Faced During Harvest
As the 2024 growing season closes, Alberta’s farmers are celebrating another harvest season marked by both successes...
The Blue Book is Getting Even Better
PHOTO: Craig Lester is the new coordinator for the Alberta Blue Book. After the provincial government decided to...
Progress of the 2024 Harvest was Well Above Average
Alberta’s 2024 harvest season has reached near completion with 99% of all crops harvested, marking a significant...
Harvest is Virtually Complete as Farmers Enjoy Dry Weather
The provincial harvest has advanced by an additional 5 per cent over the past week, now standing at 96 per cent...
Harvest Nears Completion as Farmers Push Through the Final Stretch
The past week has been productive for Alberta farmers, with the provincial harvest reaching 91% completion for major...
New Website Launched to Support Root Rot Mitigation in Pulses
Alberta Pulse Growers (APG), as part of the Root Rot Task Force, today launched rootrot.ca to catalyze a collaborative...
Fall Cover Cropping Ensures Long-Term Nutrient Release into Soil
One of the cornerstones of regenerative agriculture is to have plants growing in the soil for as many days of the year...
Railway Work Stoppages to Cost Growers Over $50 Million Daily, According to Grain Growers of Canada
PHOTO: Annual ryegrass, also called Italian ryegrass, is a valuable cover crop. The Grain Growers of Canada (GGC) is...
In a World Without Regionally Adapted Seed Varieties, Farmer Competitiveness Would Suffer
As general manager of SeedNet, Jeff Jackson understands the critical importance of breeding locally and regionally...
Farmers are Enjoying Good Conditions Throughout the Province
It wasn't long ago that the province was bracing for major drought. What a difference a few weeks can make. According...
Farmers Hoping for Warm Weather Now That Seeding is Done
As seeding wraps up across the province, most crops now need warm weather to thrive, according to the latest...