More resilient farm businesses
Strengthening agricultural risk management programs
Gaps in education and communication around business risk management (BRM) programs have hampered Canadian farmers' ability to use them, according to a Farm Management Canada report. The report, called National Strategy for Education and Communication on Agricultural Risk Management, said a uniquely Canadian approach wo...
Aug 14, 2026
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BC wildfires
BC farmers deal with crop losses
Farmers in B-C are grappling with losing crops from the wildfires, weighing on their bottom lines. Ella Braden, the owner of Braden Hill Orchard & Farm, said her farm was effected when wildfires roared through Summerland, B.C.She said she hasn't been back to the property, but expects to lose a lot of her annual cro...
Aug 13, 2026
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Farmers say southeast Sask. rain won't dampen start of harvest
Heavy rain in southeast Saskatchewan isn't a large concern for farmers approaching harvest.Environment Canada issued a rainfall warning for an area of the province that includes Carlyle, Estevan, and Moosomin.The areas under the warning are expected to receive 50-70 millimetres of rain, stopping Friday night.Steve Dona...
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More resilient farm businesses
Strengthening agricultural risk management programs
Gaps in education and communication around business risk management (BRM) programs have hampered Canadian farmers' ability to use them, according to a Farm Management Canada report. The report, called National Strategy for Education and Communication on Agricultural Risk Management, said a uniquely Canadian approach wo...
Aug 14, 2026
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2026 Ag in Motion
Fall rye an alternative for unseeded acres
Many producers struggled with wet conditions this year, which resulted in either unseeded acres or flooded-out land. FP Genetics was at Ag in Motion near Langham last month talking to farmers about some options for land that won't produce a crop this year.Megan Kemp, FP Genetics Manitoba territory manager, said there w...
Aug 14, 2026
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BC wildfires
BC farmers deal with crop losses
Farmers in B-C are grappling with losing crops from the wildfires, weighing on their bottom lines. Ella Braden, the owner of Braden Hill Orchard & Farm, said her farm was effected when wildfires roared through Summerland, B.C.She said she hasn't been back to the property, but expects to lose a lot of her annual cro...
Aug 13, 2026
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2026 Manitoba Crop Report
Cooler weather slow crop development in Manitoba
Lower temperatures and scattered showers are slowing crop development in Manitoba.The weekly crop report released yesterday showed the Southwest, Northwest, Central and Interlake regions received less than 10 millimetres of precipitation, with many areas receiving less than five millimetres. The largest accumulations o...
Aug 12, 2026
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Canadian Drought Monitor
Spring moisture sustains crop through dry July
The area of Canada covered by drought increased from 18.8 per cent at the end of June to 38.9 per cent at the end of July. According to Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada's Canadian Drought Monitor, the increase was largely attributed to developing drought conditions across northwestern Ontario, northwestern Quebec and t...
Aug 12, 2026
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Farmers say southeast Sask. rain won't dampen start of harvest
Heavy rain in southeast Saskatchewan isn't a large concern for farmers approaching harvest.Environment Canada issued a rainfall warning for an area of the province that includes Carlyle, Estevan, and Moosomin.The areas under the warning are expected to receive 50-70 millimetres of rain, stopping Friday night.Steve Dona...
8h ago
Read More
More resilient farm businesses
Strengthening agricultural risk management programs
Gaps in education and communication around business risk management (BRM) programs have hampered Canadian farmers' ability to use them, according to a Farm Management Canada report. The report, called National Strategy for Education and Communication on Agricultural Risk Management, said a uniquely Canadian approach wo...
Aug 14, 2026
Read More
2026 Ag in Motion
Fall rye an alternative for unseeded acres
Many producers struggled with wet conditions this year, which resulted in either unseeded acres or flooded-out land. FP Genetics was at Ag in Motion near Langham last month talking to farmers about some options for land that won't produce a crop this year.Megan Kemp, FP Genetics Manitoba territory manager, said there w...
Aug 14, 2026
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BC wildfires
BC farmers deal with crop losses
Farmers in B-C are grappling with losing crops from the wildfires, weighing on their bottom lines. Ella Braden, the owner of Braden Hill Orchard & Farm, said her farm was effected when wildfires roared through Summerland, B.C.She said she hasn't been back to the property, but expects to lose a lot of her annual cro...
Aug 13, 2026
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More resilient farm businesses
Strengthening agricultural risk management programs
Gaps in education and communication around business risk management (BRM) programs have hampered Canadian farmers' ability to use them, according to a Farm Management Canada report. The report, called National Strategy for Education and Communication on Agricultural Risk Management, said a uniquely Canadian approach wo...
Aug 14, 2026
Read More
2026 Manitoba Crop Report
Cooler weather slow crop development in Manitoba
Lower temperatures and scattered showers are slowing crop development in Manitoba.The weekly crop report released yesterday showed the Southwest, Northwest, Central and Interlake regions received less than 10 millimetres of precipitation, with many areas receiving less than five millimetres. The largest accumulations o...
Aug 12, 2026
Read More
Canadian Drought Monitor
Spring moisture sustains crop through dry July
The area of Canada covered by drought increased from 18.8 per cent at the end of June to 38.9 per cent at the end of July. According to Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada's Canadian Drought Monitor, the increase was largely attributed to developing drought conditions across northwestern Ontario, northwestern Quebec and t...
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More cottage cheese, please
Expansion project will increase availability of cottage cheese for Canadian consumers
Gay Lea Foods is expanding a facility in Ontario to increase production of high-protein dairy products. The cottage cheese market in Canada is experiencing an unprecedented boom, with retail sales surging more than 25 per cent year over year. Once labelled a dated 1970s diet food, the staple has reinvented itself as a ...
Aug 11, 2026
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Expanding reach
Agribition signs MOU with Argentinian agriculture group
Canadian Western Agribition (CWA) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Sociedad Rural Argentina (SRA), one of Argentina's most influential agricultural organizations and host of the renowned Palermo International Livestock Exhibition.The agreement formalizes a cooperative relationship between two interna...
Aug 07, 2026
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Crop Report
Warm weather advance crop in Saskatchewan
Harvest has begun in the southwest region of Saskatchewan. According to the provincial crop report for the week of July 28 to Aug. 3, two per cent of the harvest is complete. Crops Extension Specialist Augustine Osei said the majority of the crop that's been combined are the winter cereals. "At the moment winter w...
Aug 06, 2026
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Beef
Why is Australian beef cheaper than Canadian beef?
With Australian beef cheaper for shoppers to add to their grocery carts than beef produced inside Canada's borders, a Saskatchewan beef expert is weighing in on considerations for consumers.Jeffrey Yorga, past president of the Saskatchewan Stock Growers Association, said the beef market is global, but that doesn't make...
Aug 10, 2026
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Dairy
PM says Ottawa is 'loyal' to supply management system protecting dairy sector
Prime Minister Mark Carney says his government is "loyal" to the supply management system protecting Canada's dairy sector and is pointing to the Liberals' choice of candidate in an upcoming byelection as proof of that commitment.Supply management has been cited by the U.S. as a key irritant in trade negotiat...
Aug 07, 2026
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Ag in Motion 2026
New technology featured at Saskatchewan farm show
Farmers will head to Ag in Motion (AIM) near Langham, Sask., Tuesday to try out the latest equipment and see new technologies and crop varieties. The event attracts people from across Western Canada and around the world. AIM show director Rob O'Connor is expecting a bigger international presence this year, thanks to co...
Jul 20, 2026
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Think Kelowna is just wine tours? The locals would like a word.
Ask someone from Calgary or Vancouver what you do in Kelowna and you'll get the same answer: wine tours. Fair enough. The Okanagan earned that reputation. But spend a summer day here with one of the region's local guides and you'll come home with a different story.You might spend a morning rappelling down a canyon wall...
Jun 15, 2026
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Buy Now, Pay Later!
Spring 2026 Early Buy Program
Purchase your spring farm fuel now, and don't pay until June 2026. This program offers flexible fuel delivery timing, deferred billing options aligned with regional seeding schedules, and the added benefit of earning equity and cash back through Lake Country Co-op. Avoid the seasonal price increases by securing your ra...
Mar 09, 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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