Alison and Michael Davie, named Alberta’s Outstanding Young Farmers for 2026, are building a modern farm business rooted in both family history and innovation.

Behind every field, every harvest, and every early morning is a person carrying more than most people ever see.

Financial statements are often treated as a year-end requirement — something to complete for lenders or accountants and then set aside.

There is more research suggesting that common stressors cattle experience and the associated production losses have a common outcome of compromised gut barrier function.

Near Oakburn, Man., Braden and Misty Drul are reshaping their grain farm to fit today’s realities while keeping the next generation in mind.

Crop growers in Western Canada are producing more and more canola, but when is so much canola too much canola?

Across the Prairies, wildlife continues to take a bite out of crops and livestock, putting added strain on already tight margins.

Farmers across Canada aren’t generally likely to consider willows as part of an annual cropping rotation, but this plant could have major potential benefits in a cropping system.

Named Saskatchewan’s Outstanding Young Farmers earlier this year, they credit the recognition to a strong family team, deliberate succession planning and a focus on agronomy and innovation. 

Even with the ever-expanding market for crop-management technology, nothing can replace having boots on the ground and eyes on your crop.

There is a network out there that can help prevent weeds from becoming a problem for growers — if it’s used.

Nitrogen underpins canola yield, quality and profitability across the Prairies, but it is also one of the hardest nutrients to manage well.

These persistent pests pose a threat year after year, causing more than tens of millions in economic losses annually across Alberta, Manitoba and Saskatchewan.

Johne’s disease has long been present on Canadian farms. While most producers have heard of Johne’s disease, many forget that it remains a major challenge affecting their herds.

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.

From herbicide-resistant kochia to wild oats and volunteer canola, the pressure is constant, and the window to act can feel shorter every year.

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.

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.

Changing weather and variable crop conditions continually reshape which insect pests show up — and how severe they become.

Farming unowned land comes with uncertainty, but transparent communication and a strong written lease agreement can mitigate some of that risk.