Alberta Pulse Growers (APG), as part of the Root Rot Task Force, today launched rootrot.ca to catalyze a collaborative...
Crop Production
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...
Alberta Crop Diagnostic Days to be Featured at AgSmart Next Month
PHOTO: Last year, the AgSmart show drew in over 3,000 people over two days who came to view the wealth of technology...
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...
Over Half of All Seeding is Complete
Another week of widespread rains has provided much-needed relief to dry areas, though wet conditions have caused...
Most of the Province is Experiencing Above-Average Seeding Progress
According to the province's latest crop report, warmer than normal temperatures over much of the province has provided...
Drought Fears Tempered by Optimism as Moisture Arrives in Some Seed Growing Regions
PICTURED ABOVE: An irrigated hybrid canola seed field on Specialty Seeds Ltd. in Bow Island, Alta. Photo: Will Van...
Major Water-Sharing Agreements are Ready as Drought Looms, says Province
The largest water-sharing agreements in Alberta’s 118-year history are now in place to help respond to the risk of...
The 411 on RVTs
What are the regional variety trials and how can you as a farmer use them to grow the best crops? Editor’s note: This...
Why Should You Invest in New Genetics? Watch Last Week’s Panel Discussion to Find Out
Featured photo: Last week's panel discussion at the CrossRoads Crop Conference featured Alberta Seed Guide Editor Marc...
Canadian Wheat, Canola Production Drops on Dry Conditions
Canadian farmers produced less wheat, canola, barley and oats in 2023 due to lower yields in Western Canada where...
CMBTC Releases 2024 Recommended Malt Barley List
The Canadian Malting Barley Technical Centre (CMBTC) has published its 2024–2025 list of recommended malting barley...
Good Weather Pushes Alberta Harvest to Finish Line
Warm weather across Alberta continued to allow for rapid harvest progress with the majority of crops now in the bin,...
Alberta Crop Harvest Almost Done
Harvest in Alberta is nearing the finish line with 94 per cent of crops in the bin, the Oct. 10 provincial crop report...
Alberta Crop Harvest Nearing the Finish Line
The Alberta crop harvest is 88 per cent done which is 13 per cent ahead of the five-year average and 12 per cent ahead...
Alberta Harvest Progress Ticks Up to 79 Per cent Done
Limited disruptions allowed the Alberta crop harvest to edge its way up to 79 per cent done, the Sept. 26 provincial...