In the aftermath of this year’s extreme weather, which caused wildfires, flooding and harsh conditions for so many Alberta communities, our focus on the safety of our customers and to environmental protections across our service territory is more important than ever. As we near the end of 2023, we would like to take this opportunity […] Read more
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ADVANCING AGTECH: On-farm fuel management in the palm of your hand
Staying connected to fuel inventories helps farmers manage deliveries, costs and time
As Curtis Kornelson heads into his farmyard to harvest every morning, he knows he has a lot of equipment in play and all that equipment needs to be fully fueled and ready to do the job. That means knowing how much fuel he has on site and what it costs. “The last thing we want […] Read more
Dependable ranch trucks built for the Prairies
Toyota Tundra and Tacoma deliver ranch rigour and city street sophistication.
For Dena and Trent Lewis, the rigours of everyday life include chasing cows, herding pigs, putting up fence and everything else that goes into their family-run direct-to-customer operation. As owners of One Mile Ranch and parents of three children, one thing is essential to their lives in the rural southern prairies. “We live 20 minutes […] Read more
Making hay when the sun shines
Kubota reliability and ease-of-use provide peace of mind with new hay tools and tractor lineup
Timing is everything during haying season. In the face of unpredictable weather, Canadian farmers often find themselves with a narrow window of time to get the job done. Equipment must be ready to go as soon as that window opens. “It can make or break the quality of the feed, how many fields they can […] Read more
Don’t let a weak link in the grain handling chain hobble your harvest
A chain is only as strong as its weakest link, and when that link is part of your grain transport and storage chain at harvest, you’ve got a problem. If just one part of the process is slowing you down, it’s going to slow down your entire operation. To prevent it, look to one of […] Read more
Right-time resourcing
FarmCash program helps manage cash flow with up to $250,000, interest-free
It’s been an expensive year for western Canadian producers. The price of everything from fuel to inputs to equipment to housing has gone up and rising interest rates have made paying for things more challenging. “Farming is a ‘big in and big out’ kind of business and sometimes things don’t line up exactly,” says Shawn […] Read more
Digital guardians help protect your farm’s greatest asset – you
TELUS Connected Worker makes you visible to help keep you safe wherever you are on the farm
Like anyone else, farmers go to work each day expecting to come home safely to their families. But meeting this expectation takes special care in the fourth-most hazardous industry in Canada when it comes to the potential for fatal injury. To help, Decisive Farming by TELUS Agriculture has introduced the TELUS Connected Worker suite of […] Read more
Cultivating Phosphorus Efficiency
Learn how a proven nutrient enhancer is helping growers convert phosphate-based fertilizer into readily available forms for uptake.
SYNTHOS®: The Confident Choice in Phosphorus Efficiency SYNTHOS nutrient enhancer is designed to convert phosphate-based fertilizer into readily available forms for uptake and use in a variety of crops. As a phosphate-solubilizing plant growth-promoting rhizobacteria (PGPR) product, it is a must-have for any operation facing phosphorus management challenges. WHY PHOSPHORUS IS IMPORTANT Phosphorus (P) plays […] Read more
What are the top issues facing Alberta agriculture?
We're asking producers to help us provide unbiased information to Albertans going into the upcoming provincial election
The Simpson Centre is a research policy institute at the University of Calgary’s School of Public Policy. We are committed to strengthening Canada’s agriculture sector through evidence-based research and policy analysis. Please take our 10-minute survey. We need your feedback on issues you want the provincial government to address. Individual responses are anonymous. The survey […] Read more
Why personalization is so important to your grain marketing strategy
For the first time, Canadian producers have personalized farm wealth solutions at their fingertips with GrainFox.
It’s never been more evident that no two farming operations are the same. In this era of heightened market volatility and uncertainty, the factors affecting the ag industry and the needs of producers vary wildly: cash flow, on-farm expenses, storage constraints, loan repayment terms — the list goes on and on. As you try and […] Read more
