The 2024 growing season on the Prairies was difficult for many canola producers, as unpredictable weather patterns severely impacted crop development.

The recent arrival of a private members’ bill on pandemic preparedness to the Canadian Senate has caused concerns in the agricultural sector.

Planters have been gaining recognition for their precision and crop quality.

The agricultural community across the Prairies can reflect on 2024 as a year filled with both challenges and achievements.

With harvest wrapped up, farmers are reflecting on a growing season shaped by weather challenges.

Drought is not uncommon in the Prairies, and precipitation and soil moisture can often be the determining factor in crop success.

Renting out your land to a farming tenant can have many benefits.

Kendra Ulmer says that a focus on awareness and a strong safety culture is the best way to avoid the incidents and health threats that accompany grain handling.

The government of Alberta recently announced that it is studying the feasibility of a new reservoir between Calgary and Edmonton in response to the ongoing drought.

Chicken Farmers of Canada states that there are currently no active cases of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) in Canada.

If annual drought conditions have been making you feel baaahd, then you should know that there is a sustainable solution.

“We have put in a ton of work to finish the current crop year, but there are always more decisions that can be made to set up your farm for the next year,” says Prang.

As the agriculture industry continues to evolve, so does its need for labourers.

At press time, Canadian National Railway (CNR) and Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CPKC) were saying they would lock out employees unless they can reach deals to avoid a potential rail strike.

As the 2024 harvest season approaches, the state of crops across the Prairies reflects the diverse weather conditions we have experienced during the growing season.

Drones, or unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), have been creating a lot of buzz in agriculture for over a decade now.

Albert Mutcher has been farming in Stephenfield, Man. since he was 18 years old. After 73 years, he is still managing his cattle herd on his own.

For decades now, the benefits of pulses have been touted by commodity groups and media.

During 2023, many farmers encountered a variety of economic hardships: Drought in Western Canada created pressure on commodity prices, input costs were high, and so were interest rates.

Fusarium head blight (FHB) is a fungal disease that affects cereal crops across the Prairies, risking crop damage, lower yields, and reduced quality.