Hot, dry conditions have helped Manitoba farmers make good seeding progress over the past week. Even with improved weather, this year's crop development remains well behind average. The latest Manitoba Agriculture report estimates 71 per cent of intended acres are seeded, compared with 95 per cent at the same time ...

The Lethbridge-based group, Farming Smarter, is in its final year of a project that helps farmers measure moisture in their fields.The Smart Irrigation project provides specialized sensors to producers to track the conditions of their soil, but also offers up a five to seven-day model instructing the farmer on the best...

It's been a stressful spring for some farmers as wet conditions and delayed seeding put the growing season behind schedule. A late-season snowfall in May, combined with rain and a turnaround in temperatures, led to quick snowmelt and flooding in parts of northeast and east-central Saskatchewan, delaying spring seeding ...

Saskatchewan Pulse Growers (SPG) and SaskOilseeds (SKO) are inviting nominations for their boards of directors. Both organizations are encouraging registered producers to put their names forward and help shape the future of Saskatchewan's pulse and oilseed sectors. The SPG board has nine farmer-elected directors, while...

The Food and Agriculture Organization reported up to 40 per cent of global crop production is lost to plant pests and diseases each year. An up-and-coming Saskatoon entrepreneur is on a mission to do something about it, starting with saving crops across the province. PathoScan Technologies' Ethan Done credits national ...

If your mustard seems a little spicier lately, you're probably not imagining it.Researchers say hotter, drier conditions across the Prairies are changing Canadian mustard seeds - and that could be giving everything from hot dogs to salad dressings a sharper kick.The Canadian Grain Commission has been tracking the quali...

Warmer weather boosted seeding progress in Saskatchewan. Farmers are 52 per cent through seeding, up from 29 per cent last week, but still behind the five and 10-year averages. Drier conditions allowed for more time in the field. The southwest leads at 74 per cent complete, followed by west-central at 69 per cent, sout...

A new project will turn a food-safe byproduct of beer production into high-value ingredients through an upcycling process. Terra Bioindustries and Great Western Brewing Company are partnering on the initiative. Terra will use its proprietary technology to convert Great Western Brewing Company's brewers spent grain into...

Spring planting in Manitoba reached 55 per cent, according to the province's weekly crop report. That is 30 points behind last year and 13 points below the five-year average. James Frey, applied research and production specialist with Manitoba Agriculture, said weather conditions in the province's northwest have finall...

Multiple rounds of precipitation improved drought conditions across Canada's Prairie region. That's according to Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada's Drought Monitor for April. The map of conditions as of April 30 shows much of Manitoba, Saskatchewan and Alberta had no drought, particularly in central and northern region...

The fourth intake of the Canadian Agricultural Youth Council is open. Youth involved in agriculture or agri-food are encouraged to apply to join the council, which provides a forum for the next generation to share ideas and help shape the future of the sector. Agriculture and Agri-Food Minister Heath MacDonald said you...

The Competition Bureau has reached an agreement with Parrish & Heimbecker, Limited (P&H) to address concerns related to its proposed acquisition of GrainsConnect Canada Operations Inc. (GrainsConnect).P&H and GrainsConnect own and operate grain elevators in Western Canada. The Bureau found that the transact...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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 ...

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...

More than half of North America's grasslands have been lost to development and agriculture. A new research hub at the University of Alberta aims to help conserve what remains of this ecosystem. The Grassland Learning and Knowledge Hub will investigate the drivers behind conservation success and failure, according to l...

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...

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...

The House of Commons Standing Committee on Agriculture and Agri-Food has tabled its findings in Parliament related to the closure of research centres. In plain terms, the committee is telling the federal government to hit pause on the planned closures of research centres and experimental farm sites - and to rethink th...

The annual Kids FarmSafe Week, running until May 17, highlights the vital role of farm safety in "Nurturing the Future of Agriculture." The Canadian Agricultural Safety Association hosts the event and encourages farm families, farm workers and farming communities to keep kids farm-safe through activities and ...

Stakeholders in Western Canada's wheat and barley breeding sector are working to develop a shared vision for the future of plant breeding. The coalition brought together stakeholders directly involved in wheat and barley plant breeding in Western Canada for the workshop in Winnipeg, Man. The effort comes as the sector ...

As spring seeding begins across the province, the Saskatchewan government is reminding producers and the public that farm safety should be top of mind. "The largest annual private investment in Saskatchewan is now underway as spring seeding begins," Agriculture Minister David Marit said. "During this bus...

Applications are now open for the 2027 Nuffield Canada Scholarship Program, offering agricultural professionals a chance to study global farming and food systems through international travel and research. The program is open to individuals between the ages of 25 and 50 who are involved in agriculture, food production, ...

Cool temperatures are delaying the start of spring planting across much of Manitoba, according to the province's first weekly crop report of the season.Manitoba Agriculture said seeding is about two per cent complete, with progress limited by cold soils, lingering frost and wet conditions in some areas.Dennis Lange, a ...