Dryer weather conditions across most of the Prairies limited fusarium head blight (FHB) disease in cereal crops in...
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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....
Farm Income Estimates for Alberta
Statistics Canada has released its 2017 farm income estimates for Canada and the provinces, as well as the first...
South Korea, Japan Halt Wheat and Flour Sales from Canada Over GMO Plants Found in Alberta
South Korea has joined Japan in suspending trade in Canadian wheat following the discovery of a small number of...
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...
canolaPALOOZA Coming June 27
canolaPALOOZA returns to the the Lacombe Research & Development Centre on Wednesday, June 27, 2018. There really...
Canada OKs Bayer takeover of Monsanto
Canada's Competition Bureau has conditionally approved Bayer’s planned takeover of Monsanto. Its approval is...
Alberta Pulse Growers now a member of Soy Canada
The Alberta Pulse Growers Commission (APG) recently became a member of Soy Canada to reflect the increased interest...
Wireworms – We’re Just Seeing the Tip of the Iceberg
Damage to field crops by wireworms is poised to escalate across the Prairies. Neil Whatley, crop specialist at Alberta...
Monsanto Canada to Launch First Biotech Canola Trait Since 1996
Monsanto Canada today announced it plans to commercialize TruFlex canola with Roundup Ready Technology in 2019....
Europe to impose near-total ban on neonicotinoids
EU member states have voted in favour of a total outdoor ban on three neonicotinoid pesticides that was proposed by...
Growers advised to check with their grain buyer about quinclorac use in 2018
The Codex Committee on Pesticide Residues has advanced for adoption the proposed maximum residue limit (MRL) for...
Alberta Wheat Commission says Wheat Class Changes Hurt Farmers, Value Chain
The Alberta Wheat Commission (AWC) is expressing disappointment with the Canadian Grain Commission (CGC) for their...
New Lumisena fungicide seed treatment receives PMRA registration
Growers will soon have a powerful new tool to protect against Phytophthora root rot and downy mildew. Corteva...
Lumiderm insecticide seed treatment now registered for soybeans
The seed treatment technology that enhanced insect control in canola will soon be available to soybean growers....
Alberta Agriculture’s Blue Book Now Available
One of the most widely requested publications from Alberta Agriculture and Forestry (AF) is the Crop Protection...
Syngenta Canada Announces Leadership Change
Syngenta Canada Inc. announced the retirement of Jay Bradshaw as president and territory head for Canada, and the...