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Ag news, buying tips, market updates and equipment know-how for Alberta producers.
February 28, 2026
Precision Agriculture and Smart Tech for Alberta Farmers
Alberta’s farms are changing quickly as digital tools become part of everyday fieldwork. Precision agriculture is no longer reserved for the biggest operations or the latest equipment. Across Central Alberta, producers…
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February 22, 2026
Cover Crops and Soil Health for Alberta Farmers
Soil health is a hot topic for Alberta farmers. Increasingly, producers use cover crops – plants grown between main crops – to protect soil and improve moisture. According to the Alberta Seed Guide, “Interest in cover…
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February 15, 2026
What the 2026 Census of Agriculture Means for Alberta Farms
Every five years, the Census of Agriculture offers a snapshot of Canada’s farming sector; for Alberta producers, the 2026 edition could be one of the most pivotal yet. From sustainability data to digital adoption, the…
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January 29, 2026
WASDE Market Outlook: Corn Strength, Wheat Weakness & Alberta Farmers
Global grain markets have taken a sharp turn following the latest USDA WASDE report, which painted a bullish picture for corn, a neutral one for soybeans and a bearish forecast for wheat. For Central Alberta farmers,…
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January 22, 2026
Alberta Farming Facts 2026
How many acres do you need to be considered a farm in Alberta? In Alberta, “farm” status isn’t based on acreage alone but on output. Provincial programs (like the Farm Fuel benefit) require at least $10,000 in gross…
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January 20, 2026
Alberta Farming: 2025 Ag Report in Review
2025 Ag Report at a Glance Spring wheat yield: 3.83 t/ha (57 bu/ac, +18.8%) for 12.3 Mt total Canola yield: 2.84 t/ha (45 bu/ac, +16.1%) for 6.3 Mt total Canola value: ~$677/t (↓ from $715/t previous year) Spring wheat…
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Winter Farm Equipment Maintenance in Alberta
As Alberta’s fall harvest winds down and cold weather sets in, it’s time to give your machinery some TLC and avoid farm needing equipment parts and service early next year. Proper winter equipment maintenance is…
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December 15, 2025
Precision Planting & Harvesting: Agronomics FAQ
Managing the business side of farming can be challenging, so we’ve compiled this FAQ to answer common questions about “running the numbers” (agronomics) on your farm. From budgeting to equipment decisions, Future Ag is…
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December 15, 2025
Future Ag Dealer in Alberta Receives Agricultural Impact Award
We’re thrilled to share some exciting news: Future Ag has been honoured with the 2025 Agricultural Impact Award! This award was presented at the Stettler Regional Board of Trade’s annual Business & Citizenship Awards…
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November 24, 2025
Stretch Winter Feed Budget with TMR Mixing
For Alberta ranchers and cattle feeders, winter feeding costs can make or break the yearly budget. With hay supplies often tight and feed grain prices high, stretching your winter feed budget is a top priority. One…
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November 24, 2025
Alberta's Likely Seed Varieties in 2026
Alberta farmers are already looking ahead to the 2026 planting season, scouting out which crop varieties could deliver the best results. After a year of strong yields in 2025, many producers are considering new…
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Future Ag Will be at Agri-Trade!
Mark your calendars, Alberta producers: Agri-Trade Equipment Expo is back in Red Deer from November 5–7, 2025, and Future Ag will be there in full force! Agri-Trade is one of Canada’s premier agricultural trade shows,…
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