World War II veteran Burns Wood shares some memories of his time on the Alberta Sugar Beet Growers board as the organization celebrates its 100th anniversary in 2025.
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Rich life took him from sky to ground
Burns Wood played role in history of Alberta Sugar Beet Growers, which celebrates 100th anniversary
VIDEO: Potato video highlights importance of water conservation
Potato Growers of Alberta release the third of a five-part video series, highlighting the potato industry’s efficient use of water to tend to their acres producing the high-value crop during drought conditions.
Alberta marks 75 years of rat-free status
The province’s Rat Control Program has helped make it one of the few rat-free zones in the world
Alberta is one of the few places left in the world who can claim being rat free, saving farmers from the invasive pest through the Rat Control Program.
Poilievre promises EV action and calls for canola compensation
The Conservative leader’s Saskatchewan pit stop named the gas vehicle ban and canola tariffs as rural threats.
Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre promises EV action and calls for canola compensation
Lethbridge Polytechnic receives research grant
The five-year, $1.75 million federal grant will be used for controlled environment agriculture
Lethbridge Polytechnic’s Centre for Applied Research, Innovation and Entrepreneurship has had its Technology Access Centre grant renewed from the Natural Science and Engineering Research Council of Canada for $1.75 million over five years
Wheat sees record year for exports in 2024-25
Canola exports are expected to be the third largest on record, even as sales of both wheat and canola slowed in June
Wheat and canola remain the largest exports with wheat continuing at a record pace and canola remaining the third largest on record.
Alberta Beef Producers announces withdrawal from Canadian Cattle Association
Glacier FarmMedia – On August 12, 2025, the Alberta Beef Producers (ABP) announced their decision to withdraw their membership from the Canadian Cattle Association, effective July 1, 2026. The decision was made following extensive decision and strategic review by the board of ABP. In a press release, Doug Roxburgh, chair of ABP, said national organizations […] Read more
Southern Alberta receives needed moisture
July sees severe drought continue among many Prairie regions
Canadian Drought Monitor Report for July shows severe drought continuing to grip farmers in Alberta and the Prairies
Saskatchewan agriculture sector receives federal funding
Funds through PrairiesCan will assist in the continued growth of the province’s ag research and manufacturing
PrairiesCan funding will assist in the continued growth of Saskatchewan’s ag research and manufacturing sectors.
Above average yields for most Prairie crops, says Agriculture Canada model
Agriculture Canada modelling expects above average yields for most crops
The Canadian Crop Yield Forecaster, a modelling tool from Agriculture Canada, indicates that yields could be higher than the five year average for canola and many other crops
