Alberta Cabinet shuffle
Farmer, agriculture leader named new Alberta ag minister
The Member of the Legislative Assembly for Olds-Didsbury-Three Hills is Alberta's new Minister of Agriculture and Irrigation. Tara Sawyer is a farmer, business owner, and national agriculture leader. Following a cabinet shuffle by Premier Danielle Smith, Alberta Grains welcomed the appointment of Sawyer to the positio...
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2026 Manitoba Crop report
Slow but steady seeding progress
Spring seeding advanced over the past week in most regions of Manitoba. Manitoba Agriculture released its weekly crop report yesterday, and editor Dennis Lange said farmers are plugging along at a good pace. "Over the last week, we've seen some interesting weather. We've seen some very strong winds on Thursday and...
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Studying root diseases
Weeds could be hosts for aphanomyces and fusarium
A master's student at the University of Alberta is trying to determine whether weeds are acting as alternative hosts for Aphanomyces and Fusarium. Logan Snow is working on the project. He is being advised by weed research scientist Breanne Tidemann with Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada. "We are trying to determine...
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Alberta Cabinet shuffle
Farmer, agriculture leader named new Alberta ag minister
The Member of the Legislative Assembly for Olds-Didsbury-Three Hills is Alberta's new Minister of Agriculture and Irrigation. Tara Sawyer is a farmer, business owner, and national agriculture leader. Following a cabinet shuffle by Premier Danielle Smith, Alberta Grains welcomed the appointment of Sawyer to the positio...
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2026 Saskatchewan Crop Report
Northeast Saskatchewan lags behind in seeding
Seeding is slowly coming along for Saskatchewan farmers, with 29 per cent of the provincial crop planted so far. While that's up from 16 per cent last week, it remains well behind the five-year average of 55 per cent. Crop extension specialist Davidson Ugheoke said farmers in the south made the bulk of the progress, wi...
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2026 Manitoba Crop report
Slow but steady seeding progress
Spring seeding advanced over the past week in most regions of Manitoba. Manitoba Agriculture released its weekly crop report yesterday, and editor Dennis Lange said farmers are plugging along at a good pace. "Over the last week, we've seen some interesting weather. We've seen some very strong winds on Thursday and...
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Alberta canola growers call for assistance amid China trade disruption
Alberta canola growers are calling on the federal government to provide restitution after significant financial losses tied to trade disruptions with China.In a letter to the Government of Canada, Alberta Canola, which represents more than 12,000 growers, expressed appreciation for Ottawa's efforts to rebuild internati...
May 20, 2026
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Research facility closures
Ag minister discusses research during Saskatchewan visit
Federal Agriculture Minister Heath MacDonald kicked off a two-day visit to Saskatchewan yesterday with a stop at the University of Saskatchewan. MacDonald toured the Western College of Veterinary Medicine and later met with industry stakeholders. The discussion focused on research, with 16 representatives taking part ...
May 20, 2026
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Studying root diseases
Weeds could be hosts for aphanomyces and fusarium
A master's student at the University of Alberta is trying to determine whether weeds are acting as alternative hosts for Aphanomyces and Fusarium. Logan Snow is working on the project. He is being advised by weed research scientist Breanne Tidemann with Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada. "We are trying to determine...
1h ago
Read More
Alberta Cabinet shuffle
Farmer, agriculture leader named new Alberta ag minister
The Member of the Legislative Assembly for Olds-Didsbury-Three Hills is Alberta's new Minister of Agriculture and Irrigation. Tara Sawyer is a farmer, business owner, and national agriculture leader. Following a cabinet shuffle by Premier Danielle Smith, Alberta Grains welcomed the appointment of Sawyer to the positio...
2h ago
Read More
2026 Saskatchewan Crop Report
Northeast Saskatchewan lags behind in seeding
Seeding is slowly coming along for Saskatchewan farmers, with 29 per cent of the provincial crop planted so far. While that's up from 16 per cent last week, it remains well behind the five-year average of 55 per cent. Crop extension specialist Davidson Ugheoke said farmers in the south made the bulk of the progress, wi...
21h ago
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2026 Manitoba Crop report
Slow but steady seeding progress
Spring seeding advanced over the past week in most regions of Manitoba. Manitoba Agriculture released its weekly crop report yesterday, and editor Dennis Lange said farmers are plugging along at a good pace. "Over the last week, we've seen some interesting weather. We've seen some very strong winds on Thursday and...
22h ago
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2026 Manitoba Crop report
Slow but steady seeding progress
Spring seeding advanced over the past week in most regions of Manitoba. Manitoba Agriculture released its weekly crop report yesterday, and editor Dennis Lange said farmers are plugging along at a good pace. "Over the last week, we've seen some interesting weather. We've seen some very strong winds on Thursday and...
22h ago
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Research facility closures
Ag minister discusses research during Saskatchewan visit
Federal Agriculture Minister Heath MacDonald kicked off a two-day visit to Saskatchewan yesterday with a stop at the University of Saskatchewan. MacDonald toured the Western College of Veterinary Medicine and later met with industry stakeholders. The discussion focused on research, with 16 representatives taking part ...
May 20, 2026
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2026 Saskatchewan Crop report
Seeding gains, still behind
Several farmers are just getting started seeding.The latest Saskatchewan crop report was released Thursday morning. Kim Stonehouse, crops extension specialist with the Saskatchewan Ministry of Agriculture based in Tisdale, said for the producers that were able to get into the field, a fair bit of spring seeding progres...
May 14, 2026
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2026 Manitoba Crop Report
Manitoba farmers make early seeding progress, remain behind average
Manitoba farmers made some seeding progress in early May, although the pace remains behind average. That's according to the latest crop report from Manitoba Agriculture. Provincial seeding progress reached 13 per cent, up 11 percentage points from the previous week, but 10 points below the five-year average of 23 per...
May 13, 2026
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Agricultural Clean Technology Program
Federal government commits to clean technology in agriculture
Ottawa is investing up to $30 million over two years to help accelerate the development and adoption of clean technologies in agriculture. Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC) said the money will flow through the Agricultural Clean Technology Program's research and innovation stream - the ACT Accelerator - and will ...
May 13, 2026
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Awakening the land, Growing Futures
Indigenous Youth Gathering to connect students with Saskatchewan agriculture
About 200 Indigenous students in Grade 9 to 12 are taking part in a one-day, hands-on event at the University of Saskatchewan focused on land stewardship, food production and career pathways that support farms and rural communities. Agriculture in the Classroom Saskatchewan (AITC-SK), in partnership with Horizon School...
May 13, 2026
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Rocky Ag Society's 2026 E.A.T Tour a great success
On May 14, West Country Grade 4 students traded the classroom for the countryside as the Rocky Mountain House Agricultural Society's Educational Agriculture Tour (E.A.T.) returned for another year.Students from École Rocky Elementary, Lochearn, Rocky Christian School, Caroline School, Charlotte Small, and O'Chie...
May 19, 2026
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Data transfer
Digital data helps with farm transition
Most family-farms are making plans to make the transfer to the next generation.An important component of that process is to make sure knowledge of the operation is passed on.One way of acheiving this is using digital tools. The Walter Farm, located near Armena, Alta. about 20 kilometres northwest of Camrose, is a fami...
Apr 30, 2026
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Wild weather
Drought fears linger as seeding begins on southwest Saskatchewan farms
Seeding season is underway across parts of Saskatchewan, but for farmers in the drought-stricken southwest, optimism in short supply.After a winter that brought little moisture and a spring that has so far swung wildly between warm temperatures and sudden snowstorms, producers are finally getting equipment into the fie...
Apr 27, 2026
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Cultivating Community: How Excite Lethbridge Is Growing Agriculture in Southern Alberta
In a region where fertile fields and steadfast producers define both landscape and livelihood, agriculture isn't just an industry, it's culture, history, and community. At the heart of this vibrant ecosystem, Excite Lethbridge has emerged as a pivotal force, championing gatherings and experiences that celebrate, educat...
Feb 13, 2026
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An ‘attitude of gratitude'
Redhead Equipment Tees Off in Heavy Hitter Charity Classic to Support Families in Saskatchewan
Regina, SK - To celebrate their 75th anniversary, Redhead Equipment was looking for a special way to celebrate this major milestone while also having an 'attitude of gratitude.' On Monday, June 12 they held their first, annual Heavy Hitter Charity Classic at Wascana Country Club in support of Ronald McDonald House Char...
Jul 12, 2023
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