Railway Debate Continues: MRE Or Interswitching? Railway Debate Continues: MRE Or Interswitching? The railway revenue cap has fewer critics these days, thanks to strong service over the past year, but railways might want to be careful what they wish for with their ongoing calls for its demise.
Stay Ahead of Weeds This Year Stay Ahead of Weeds This Year From herbicide-resistant kochia to wild oats and volunteer canola, the pressure is constant, and the window to act can feel shorter every year.
Betting on Bison Betting on Bison Kitzul Farms traces its roots back to 1903, when Kitzul’s ancestors arrived from Ukraine and began farming the same yard site the family still operates today.
Getting Into Soil Testing Getting Into Soil Testing Soil testing can help producers get more out of their crop and keep their soil healthy by taking the guesswork out of their fertilizer program.
Pre-Season 2026 Tracking Prairie Insect Threats Pre-Season 2026 Tracking Prairie Insect Threats Changing weather and variable crop conditions continually reshape which insect pests show up — and how severe they become.
Smart Leases for a Tight Land Market Smart Leases for a Tight Land Market Farming unowned land comes with uncertainty, but transparent communication and a strong written lease agreement can mitigate some of that risk.
Urgent Need for New Weed Control Urgent Need for New Weed Control Numerous weeds, such as Palmer amaranth, waterhemp, and kochia, have evolved resistance to herbicides that crop producers continue to rely on for weed control.
Upgrading Your Farm Equipment Upgrading Your Farm Equipment When you buy a combine with extra capacity, and you don’t have the downstream equipment to keep up with it, you’re creating a bottleneck.
Powerline Safety Powerline Safety Across the Prairies, hundreds of powerline contacts with farm equipment occur annually, and most of those incidents are preventable.
Part of the Environmental Solution Part of the Environmental Solution Concerns for environmental sustainability are growing – both for consumers and producers.
Finding Fairness in Farm Succession Finding Fairness in Farm Succession When multiple children are involved, each with different roles or interests in the farming operation, the process becomes even more complex.
From Dryland to Dripline From Dryland to Dripline Brady and Lindsay Funk’s Braylin Acres is a young and ambitious operation that blends Prairie roots with innovative farming technology.
Do Winter Crops Fit into Your Rotation? Do Winter Crops Fit into Your Rotation? While winter crops aren’t new to Western Canada, improvements to genetics and management continue to solidify their place in rotations for cereal crops and livestock feed.
Be Mindful of Vaccine Management Be Mindful of Vaccine Management A vaccination program is one of the strongest tools that livestock producers can use to prevent disease in their herds.
Ag’s Requests for Upcoming Federal Budget Ag’s Requests for Upcoming Federal Budget Changes to the Pest Management Regulatory Agency, permanent increases in the Advance Payments Program, and investments into domestic processing are among the requests industry groups are making ahead of the federal budget.
From Results to Roadmap From Results to Roadmap Reviews tell a story about the current state of the farm and can be used to set new goals for consecutive years and improve risk management strategies.
Grit, Genetics & Generations at Redrich Farms Grit, Genetics & Generations at Redrich Farms Recently named Outstanding Young Angus Breeder in 2025, Dietrich has quickly established himself as one of the most promising voices in Canada’s beef industry.
Prairie Farms Digitize Weather Tracking Prairie Farms Digitize Weather Tracking From affordable, automated weather stations to sophisticated data platforms, Prairie producers now have access to real-time information that can optimize crop decisions, protect yields, and drive on-farm efficiency.
Threats in the Field - Closing Out 2025 & Planning Ahead Threats in the Field - Closing Out 2025 & Planning Ahead While producers are accustomed to adversity, specialists say growers this year faced several risks that collectively tested resilience across major field crops such as canola, cereals, and pulses.
Farmer & Leader: Hepworth Bridges Experience with Vision Farmer & Leader: Hepworth Bridges Experience with Vision Scott Hepworth has recently been appointed chair of the Grain Growers of Canada (GGC), assuming leadership for the country’s grain sector.
Saskatchewan Startup Unveils Portable Device to Detect Crop Diseases in the Field Friday, May 29, 2026 With global crop losses from pests and diseases reaching as high as 40 percent annually, a Saskatchewan-based startup is working to equip farmers with faster, more practical tools to protect their yields. PathoScan Technologies, founded in Saskatoon, has developed a portable... Read this article online
Falling Behind on Direct Alcohol Shipping Deadline Friday, May 29, 2026 Canada’s small alcohol producers are growing increasingly frustrated as a promised timeline for direct-to-consumer (DTC) alcohol shipping reforms approaches with little visible progress. The Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB) is calling out federal and provincial... Read this article online
Merger between Enns Bros. and Greenvalley Equipment is off Friday, May 29, 2026 A planned merger between two John Deere dealerships in Manitoba is off. Greenvalley Equipment and Enns Brothers Ltd., announced a plan in January that would’ve seen the companies’ 13 total locations operate under a single entity. The deal was expected to close in April. The merger... Read this article online
Replenish Nutrients Nears Full Production at Beiseker Facility Amid Rising Fertilizer Demand Friday, May 29, 2026 Replenish Nutrients is entering a critical growth phase as it moves closer to full-scale production at its Beiseker, Alberta facility, positioning the company to meet rising demand for domestically produced fertilizer. During its 2026 first quarter financial results call, the company... Read this article online
Rural Canada Is Critical to Trade, Food Security and Economic Recovery Friday, May 29, 2026 Canada is facing global instability, affordability pressures and growing urgency to rebuild its economic foundations. Rural Canada is one of the country’s most important economic assets. Although only about 16% to 18% of Canadians live in rural communities, leaders say those regions... Read this article online