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Ag news, buying tips, market updates and equipment know-how for Alberta producers.
June 16, 2026
Why the Compact Tractor is Your Best Friend
For acreage owners, farmers and ranchers alike, having the right equipment can make all the difference in how efficiently work gets done. A compact tractor stands out as one of the most versatile and valuable…
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June 9, 2026
Canada is the Second-Largest Importer of Soybean Oil
Canada has rapidly become the world’s second-largest importer of soybean oil in the 2025/26 year, with imports expected to reach 800,000 tonnes by December. The vast majority of those imports are coming from Argentina,…
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May 19, 2026
Challenges Facing the Alberta Beef Industry in 2026
Alberta’s beef sector enters 2026 with one major advantage: prices are still being supported by limited cattle numbers. In its 2026 outlook, FCC Economics says the Canadian cattle sector is set for another year of…
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May 12, 2026
What is Regenerative Farming
Regenerative farming is an approach to agriculture that focuses on improving soil health, increasing biodiversity and strengthening the long-term resilience of farmland. At its core, regenerative farming aims to…
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May 5, 2026
Kubota Dealer Sees More Advancement Towards Smart Farming
Kubota Dealers in Alberta The Kubota Corporation has been steadily expanding its role in precision agriculture, with a clear focus on automation and data-driven farming. Recent updates from Kubota’s innovation platform…
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Excess Moisture Slows Northern Alberta Seeding
While many Prairie producers often begin the growing season concerned about moisture shortages, farmers across parts of Northern Alberta have been dealing with the opposite problem this spring.Persistent rainfall,…
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April 26, 2026
Ag Loans & Alberta Farm Subsidies
Alberta Farm Subsidies Financing and subsidy support are important sources of funding for Alberta’s farmers, but it’s important to know your options. Ag funding through government programs and approved banks are…
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April 23, 2026
What Carbon Regulations Mean in 2026
Carbon regulations affecting Alberta farmers in 2026 mainly come from two areas: carbon pricing and fertilizer emissions targets.Carbon Regulations & PricingCanada’s federal carbon pricing system places a cost on…
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April 20, 2026
The Most Nutritious Alberta Crops are Expanding
Canada’s prairie provinces may no longer be the “bread basket of the world” as they were in the first half of the 20th century, but Alberta’s modern nutritious staple crops are on the rise. Formerly a champion of Red…
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March 29, 2026
Want to Build a Hobby Farm in Alberta? Here's How That Might Look
Imagine waking at dawn to rolling pastures bordered by a patchwork of gardens and orchards. The mist rises off a puddle as a flock of sheep grazes peacefully on the hillside, and hens cluck their morning chorus. This…
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March 22, 2026
Industrial Carbon Cap, Biofuel Incentive & Fertilizer Emissions for Alberta Farms
Canadian farmers face new and expanded policies in 2026. Alberta has frozen its industrial carbon price at $95/tonne (no increase to $110 as federally planned), easing cost pressure on fuel and fertilizer. The federal…
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March 15, 2026
Farm Solar: Agrivoltaics Opportunities on Alberta Farms
Agrivoltaics, the practice of combining solar energy generation with active farming, is gaining momentum in Alberta as producers seek new ways to boost revenue and improve land efficiency. Instead of choosing between…
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