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Ag news, buying tips, market updates and equipment know-how for Alberta producers.
October 29, 2026
Could Parasites Be Cutting into Cattle Returns?
A good forage year does not always translate into the gains a producer expects. Warm, moist conditions that help grass grow can also help parasite larvae survive on pasture. That makes internal parasites worth a closer…
Read story →October 22, 2026
Alberta Ranches Test Virtual Fencing
Moving cattle to fresh grass usually means moving a fence, too. An Alberta study is testing whether collars and digital boundaries can give ranchers another way to manage those moves under working conditions. The Olds…
Read story →October 15, 2026
Before You Buy: Tractor Attachment Compatibility
Tractor attachments aren’t one-size-fits-all. Before you make a purchase, it helps to look beyond what an implement can do and consider the tractor it will connect to and how you will use it day to day. A little…
Read story →September 29, 2026
Weather Concerns in India Could Reshape Global Lentil Crop Markets
Weather challenges in one of the world's largest pulse-consuming nations could have significant implications for Canadian farmers and international grain markets in the months ahead.Market analysts are closely…
Read story →August 31, 2026
Canadian Durum Production Estimates Revised Lower
Canada's durum sector is facing renewed attention after updated production estimates suggested the crop may be smaller than previously anticipated. The revised outlook has prompted market participants to reassess…
Read story →August 22, 2026
New Research on Verticillium Stripe in Canola Crops
As canola acres continue to expand across Western Canada, researchers and agronomists are encouraging producers to take a more proactive approach to managing verticillium stripe, a disease that has become increasingly…
Read story →August 15, 2026
Summit Explores Path to Wider Adoption of Regenerative Agriculture
The growing interest in regenerative agriculture is creating new opportunities across the agricultural sector, but industry leaders say significant work remains to bridge the gap between sustainability ambitions and…
Read story →August 15, 2026
Alberta Producers Gain Better Access to Groundwater Monitoring Tools
Groundwater remains a critical resource for many Alberta farms and ranches, supplying water for livestock, irrigation, household use and day-to-day operations. As weather patterns continue to shift and periods of…
Read story →July 29, 2026
Alberta’s Annual Crop Reporting Program
Alberta producers are once again being asked to contribute information about field conditions and crop development as the province begins its annual crop reporting program for the 2026 growing season.The program…
Read story →July 22, 2026
Fertilizer Market Already Key Focus for 2027
As the 2026 growing season gets underway across Western Canada, many producers are already being encouraged to look ahead to fertilizer purchasing decisions for the following year. Market analysts say early planning…
Read story →July 15, 2026
Food Manufacturing Growth Could Reshape Canadian Agriculture
Canada's food and beverage processing industry may have an opportunity to significantly expand its economic footprint in the coming years, creating new demand for agricultural products and increasing the value…
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June 23, 2026
The Story of the Tractor in Canada
Across Alberta and the Canadian Prairies, the tractor is more than a machine. It represents the evolution of agriculture itself. From the earliest days of homesteading to today’s modern acreages, tractors have shaped…
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