Clubroot is found everywhere brassica crops are grown. And clubroot is getting worse. These were the underlying...
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Alberta to Launch Products to Markets and Value Added Products to Markets Programs
Two programs under the Canadian Agricultural Partnership (the Partnership) will be launched this week from the...
Canadian Government Announces $6.3 Million to Keep Canadian Crop Farmers On the Cutting Edge
Canada's productive agricultural lands are an important asset for our hardworking farmers, a strategic resource...
Seed Synergy Project Could Culminate in 5 Groups Merging
The Canadian seed industry could possibly see five of its six associations merge into one as the Seed Synergy...
AgSafe Alberta Society Appoints Executive Director
The AgSafe Alberta Society has announced the appointment of its first executive director, Jody Wacowich. With an...
Another Increase for Agricultural Real Estate Values in 2017
For the 14th year in a row, agricultural real estate values in Alberta have increased. Ryan Furtas, input market...
Farm Families Honoured in Camrose
Alberta families who have farmed the same land for 100 years or more are being recognized with Century Farm and Ranch...
Statistics Canada Releases Crop Acreage Estimates
Ending off the month of June, Statistics Canada revised its 2018 Canadian crop acreage estimates. The grain trade...
Olds College Embraces the Future with Launch of Smart Farm
Olds College has officially launched the Olds College Smart Farm, an exciting new initiative that will see the College...
Local Food Council to Support Growth in Sector
Applications are now open for Alberta’s first ever Local Food Council. The aim of the council will be to provide...
Recognizing a Century of Alberta Farming and Ranching Dedication
The Alberta Century Farm and Ranch Award has honoured over 1,750 farm families in Alberta since its inception in 1993....
New Report: Independent Crop Advisor Feedback
Stratus Ag Research recently released the 2018 Canadian Independent Crop Advisor Feedback Report. Designed to measure...
FCC Announces Partnership to Promote Mental Health Support Network
Farm Credit Canada(FCC) has entered into a partnership with the Do More Agriculture (DMA)Foundation to create a...
Parliament Must Pass the CPTPP: Cereals Canada
Implementing legislation for the Comprehensive and Progressive Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) is now in...
Looking Up: Real GDP and Alberta’s Agri-Food Industries
The real Gross Domestic Product (GDP) for Alberta’s agri-food industry rose again in 2017. Jean Marie Uwizeyimana,...
Take this Weather and Climate Webpage with You
Alberta and Agriculture and Forestry (AF) has just launched its weather and climate mobile-friendly webpage. Ralph...
CSTA’s Annual Meeting Taking Place at a Crucial Time for the Industry
From July 8-11, the Canadian Seed Trade Association will hold its 2018 annual meeting at Le Centre Sheraton Montreal...
Bayer’s Monsanto Acquisition Closes Tomorrow
Bayer plans to complete the acquisition of Monsanto on June, 7, following the receipt of all required approvals from...
Know the PBR rules
The goal of Plant Breeders’ Rights (PBR) is to encourage investment in plant breeding in Canada. Yet there is a...
Canadian Agricultural Partnership launched
April 1st marked the official launch of the Canadian Agricultural Partnership, a $3-billion commitment that will help...