Grants & Guidance: Unlocking Your Farm’s Potential Grants & Guidance: Unlocking Your Farm’s Potential Funding programs allow farmers to improve their land and equipment and encourage advances in the agricultural industry.
Spring Manure Management Spring Manure Management As the growing season approaches, farmers face a critical task: Managing manure application to maximize its benefits for both crop growth and soil health.
Canola Setbacks & Solutions Canola Setbacks & Solutions The 2024 growing season on the Prairies was difficult for many canola producers, as unpredictable weather patterns severely impacted crop development.
Pandemic Preparedness Bill Sparks Controversy Pandemic Preparedness Bill Sparks Controversy The recent arrival of a private members’ bill on pandemic preparedness to the Canadian Senate has caused concerns in the agricultural sector.
Planter Upgrades: Doing More With The Planter You Already Have Planter Upgrades: Doing More With The Planter You Already Have Planters have been gaining recognition for their precision and crop quality.
New Year, New Goals New Year, New Goals The agricultural community across the Prairies can reflect on 2024 as a year filled with both challenges and achievements.
Weather Woes & Mixed Yields Weather Woes & Mixed Yields With harvest wrapped up, farmers are reflecting on a growing season shaped by weather challenges.
Could your soil hold more water? Could your soil hold more water? 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 Renting Out Your Land Renting out your land to a farming tenant can have many benefits.
Create a Farm Culture of Grain Safety Create a Farm Culture of Grain Safety 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.
Project Could Offer Drought Relief for Farmers Project Could Offer Drought Relief for Farmers 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.
Poultry Producers Moving Past HPAI Poultry Producers Moving Past HPAI Chicken Farmers of Canada states that there are currently no active cases of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) in Canada.
One Pellet to ‘Wool’ Them All One Pellet to ‘Wool’ Them All If annual drought conditions have been making you feel baaahd, then you should know that there is a sustainable solution.
Post-Harvest Field Cleanup Post-Harvest Field Cleanup “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.
Keep an Open Mind About New Farm Labour Keep an Open Mind About New Farm Labour As the agriculture industry continues to evolve, so does its need for labourers.
Grain Growers Caught in The Crossfire Grain Growers Caught in The Crossfire 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.
Harvest Could Be a Good One Harvest Could Be a Good One 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: How Can They Make Farming Easier? Drones: How Can They Make Farming Easier? Drones, or unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), have been creating a lot of buzz in agriculture for over a decade now.
Albert Mutcher: 73 Years in Agriculture Albert Mutcher: 73 Years in Agriculture 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.
Pulse Growth Opportunities: An Update Pulse Growth Opportunities: An Update For decades now, the benefits of pulses have been touted by commodity groups and media.
International Women’s Day – Erika Stewart Tuesday, March 25, 2025 Leading up to International Women’s Day on March 8, Farms.com is speaking with as many women in ag as possible about three topics: What would you tell your 12-year-old self about being a farmer? Advice you have for women new to the ag industry Identify a woman in ag you consider a... Read this article online
Women in Agriculture - Time to put Yourself First! Tuesday, March 25, 2025 What do 31 + students studying agriculture and food at Canadian universities and colleges across the country, 41 speakers, 32 exhibitors, and 300+ delegates have in common? They will all be attending the 22nd Advancing Women in Agriculture Conference next week in Calgary, Alberta. AWC... Read this article online
Relief to Ukrainian Dairy Farmers Tuesday, March 25, 2025 With the ongoing war in the Ukraine, dairy farmers in Ukraine are struggling. In the spring and summer of 2025, 62 diesel generators, each with a capacity of 80 to 100 kilowatts, will be deployed across Ukraine. These generators are essential for powering dairy farms, particularly in... Read this article online
It’s been a while… Tuesday, March 25, 2025 The () is coming to the Niagara Region this fall, providing a unique opportunity to showcase the community’s agricultural diversity and natural beauty. The annual event is hosted in a different community each year, with this year’s edition the first time in almost 100 years that... Read this article online
KAP Applauds New Farm Budget Moves Monday, March 24, 2025 Keystone Agricultural Producers (KAP) has shared its response to the recently announced Manitoba Budget 2025, presented by Finance Minister Adrien Sala. The budget outlines key priorities for the province, with a focus on agriculture and rural development. One of the main highlights for... Read this article online