With all of the time and money spent in the field seeding, spraying, and spreading nutrients, the correct timing for harvest is one of the last steps to ensuring a good quality yield. In this episode of RealAgriculture's Corn School, Aidan Filipchuk of PRIDE Seeds discusses the importance of knowing how to tell when a…Read More
Category: Western Canada
By Elisabeta Lika Canadian farmers know from experience that pouring money into a problem doesn’t guarantee real solutions. Whether it’s a new variety that fails to deliver the promised yields or a barn renovation that complicates daily routines, they understand the outcomes depend on strategy, management, and the local context, and not just dollars. The... Read More
The Alberta government has announced a $75 million increase to the overall limit for its Feeder Association Loan Guarantee Program, raising it from $150 million to $225 million. 45 locally-run feeder associations across the province use the guarantee to secure capital from lenders to provide low-interest financing to producers raising beef calves and sheep. The... Read More
Nutrien Ag Solutions has announced four additions to its Proven seed lineup, three LibertyLink varieties and one TruFlex option, designed to strengthen disease resistance and offer more harvest flexibility. Jennifer Dale, canola product line manager with Nutrien Ag Solutions, says at Ag in Motion that the new hybrids reflect the company’s focus on providing growers... Read More
By Daryl Fransoo Western Canadian farmers are the backbone of our nation’s agricultural economy, producing world-class wheat, canola, pulses, and other grains that feed millions globally. As chair of the Wheat Growers Association, I have seen firsthand how our ability to move these crops to market depends on robust transportation and trade infrastructure. Yet outdated... Read More
Peavey Mart is set to reopen in Alberta later this year, following last year’s closure of the Canadian farm and ranch retailer. According to the company, a group of investors under 2707162 Alberta Ltd. has acquired the rights to the Peavey Mart name and intellectual property and intends to relaunch the brand debt-free. The first... Read More
By Daryl Fransoo, Saskatchewan farmer and chair of the Wheat Growers Association Western Canadian farmers are the backbone of our nation’s agricultural economy, producing world-class wheat, canola, pulses, and other grains that feed millions globally. As chair of the Wheat Growers Association, I’ve seen firsthand how our ability to get these crops to market hinges... Read More
Innovation in agriculture doesn’t start in the field — it starts with ideas, support, and the right environment to grow. That’s the focus of Cultivator, a Regina-based tech incubator powered by Conexus Credit Union, which is helping entrepreneurs scale ag-focused startups from the Prairies to the global stage. With a goal of guiding 250 companies... Read More
Alberta producers looking to implement climate-smart practices will once again have access to funding through the On-Farm Climate Action Fund (OFCAF), as the program re-opens for applications on August 1, 2025. Administered in Alberta by RDAR (Results Driven Agriculture Research), the OFCAF program supports adoption of beneficial management practices (BMPs) such as rotational grazing, nitrogen... Read More
Fungicide decisions in pulse crops are never one-size-fits-all and when it comes to timing, weather makes all the difference. As conditions shift from dry to wet across parts of Western Canada, growers are being reminded that disease risk hinges on the intersection of host, pathogen, and environment. In this episode of Pulse School, Robyne Davidson,…Read More