Better Farming Prairies Magazine Archive October 2021 Better Farming Prairies October 2021 edition features Jason Voogt on the front cover and the following articles: Drought Impact - Long-Term Effects, Intercropping Benefits - Another Look, #Harvest21 Analysis - Producer Panel, Soil Mapping with SWAT MAPS, and Beneficial Insects. November 2021 September 2021
Former KAP President Bill Campbell passes away Thursday, January 30, 2025 A leader in Manitoba’s ag community has died. Bill Campbell, a former president of Keystone Agricultural Producers (KAP) passed away on Jan. 19 at the Brandon Regional Health Centre. The 69-year-old operated a mixed farm near Minto. From 2011 to 2013 he was president of the... Read this article online
Research continues to support wheat varieties with improved yields and stronger disease resistance Thursday, January 30, 2025 The Canadian Wheat Research Coalition (CWRC) has announced a five-year investment of $11.8 million in a new core breeding agreement (CBA) with the University of Saskatchewan’s Crop Development Centre (CDC). This funding ensures the continuation of CDC’s wheat breeding programs, following... Read this article online
Alberta Canola Supporting Farmers for 35 Years Strong Wednesday, January 29, 2025 Over the past 35 years, Alberta Canola has played a vital role in advancing the canola industry and supporting farmers across the province. The 35th Annual General Meeting of Alberta Canola was held on January 22, 2025, in Red Deer, Alberta, marking a significant milestone for the... Read this article online
$10 million investment supporting Ontario ag mental health Tuesday, January 28, 2025 On January 22, 2205, the Ontario provincial and federal governments announced that two initiatives designed to meet the mental health needs of the agricultural community will continue for the next three years thanks to close to $10 million in new funding. With this new funding, the... Read this article online
Two new MASC offices opening Tuesday, January 28, 2025 Farmers in Manitoba will have two new Manitoba Agricultural Services Corporation (MASC) offices to conduct business at. Agriculture Minister Ron Kostyshyn and Premier Wab Kinew’s announcement at Manitoba Ag Days revealed MASC offices will be opening in Shoal Lake and Virden. Choosing... Read this article online