Multimillion-dollar donation by Hranac family aids Lethbridge Polytechnic’s research in integrated food production systems, irrigation science and post-harvest technology in Alberta
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Lethbridge Polytechnic receives major donation
Multimillion-dollar donation by Hranac family aids Lethbridge Polytechnic’s research in integrated food production systems, irrigation science and post-harvest technology in…
Farmland a buyers’ market?
WINNIPEG — The farmland market in Saskatchewan may be tilting toward the buyer. It’s not there yet because sellers still…
Dry summer conditions can lead to poor water quality for livestock
Drought conditions in the Prairies has led to an decrease in water quality, and producers are being advised to closely…
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Soybeans, peas flag under drought conditions
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Weigum’s work with Alect Seeds earns her Alberta’s Outstanding Young Farmer award
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Farm Credit Canada extends support for canola producers
Farm Credit Canada has extended its Trade Disruption Customer Support program to canola producers.
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VIDEO: Saskatchewan producers urged to watch for pigweeds
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Research study examines fall nitrogen timing
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Lethbridge Polytechnic receives major donation
The Hranac family’s $3 million gift will fund research in integrated food production systems and irrigation science
Farmland a buyers’ market?
WINNIPEG — The farmland market in Saskatchewan may be tilting toward the buyer. It’s not there yet because sellers still have the upper hand, but real estate agents in the province say more land may soon come up for sale, thus tipping the scales in favour of buyers. As of August 2025, 265 farmland properties […] Read more
Dry summer conditions can lead to poor water quality for livestock
Manitoba Agriculture warns of poor water quality risk for livestock during dry summer
Drought conditions in the Prairies has led to an decrease in water quality, and producers are being advised to closely monitor water quality for their animals.
Soybeans, peas flag under drought conditions
Manitoba’s lack of rain is stressing crops, fuelling pest pressure and slicing yield potential in soybean and pea fields
Manitoba’s pea and soybean acres are suffering in drought-stricken regions like the Interlake. Dry conditions are stressing crops, fuelling pest pressure and slicing yield potential.
How a cycling theory can help ranchers boost profits
Farmers and ranchers can see big results on their operations by focusing on relatively simple, small changes
By focusing on relatively simple, small changes, farmers and ranchers can see big results
Weigum’s work with Alect Seeds earns her Alberta’s Outstanding Young Farmer award
Sarah Weighum specializes in pedigreed seed production and retail sales in a business she owns with her parents
Three Hills farmer earns Alberta’s Outstanding Young Farmers award through marketing of Alect Seeds to bring the best varieties and crop types to their customers and improve the quality of the land they farm.
Farm Credit Canada extends support for canola producers
Decision comes after continued global trade disruption, including new Chinese tariffs on canola seed.
Farm Credit Canada has extended its Trade Disruption Customer Support program to canola producers.
VIDEO: Saskatchewan producers urged to watch for pigweeds
Waterhemp and Palmer amaranth have not yet established themselves in the province, but vigilance needed
Saskatchewan producers are encouraged to watch for waterhemp and Palmer amaranth, which have not yet established themselves in the province.
Research study examines fall nitrogen timing
Researchers look for insights into how to keep fall nitrogen fertilizer in place and available for the next crop
When it comes to fall fertilizer application, minimizing loss is a big part of the conversation. At the site of one federal research project, it’s the whole point.
Heat waves combine sunshine and sinking air
As we continue our look at heat waves, I figured we should first define what they are by looking at the criteria Environment Canada uses to define heat events.
