The harvesting of all crops in Alberta reached 42 per cent complete as of Sept. 9, compared to the five-year average of 40 per cent. The provincial agriculture department noted combing was highlighted by little or no rain.
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Prairie forecast: Summer holds on
Once again, the weather models did a good job with the last forecast. It correctly predicted the cool weather pattern over the eastern Prairies, which did bring some light scattered frosts late last week. It also was correct about the return of warm temperatures to start this week. Meanwhile, the western Prairies saw plenty of […] Read more
Good weather for Alberta harvest
Heat, dryness take a toll on moisture levels
With hot and dry conditions the Alberta harvest is now in full swing, advancing 14 points to 22 per cent complete, the provincial agriculture department reported on Sept. 5. Combining was one point up compared to its five-average.
Anti-separatist movement targets rural Alberta
Alberta Forever Canada petition campaign expects to run full steam ahead as it makes it way to agricultural areas
Former deputy premier Thomas Lukaszuk’s anti-separatism Alberta Forever Canada petition campaign expects to run full steam ahead into the province’s farming regions
Alberta’s agriculture would prosper outside Canada, separatist leader says
Current canola tariffs another sign of western alienation from Ottawa: Republican Party of Alberta leader
Alberta separatist party leader Cameron Davies outlines what he thinks are the benefits to the agriculture industry if the province were to become sovereign
Drought, farms and The Beaver Manifesto
Beavers have a water management role — especially during drought — book argues, despite the rodents being less than popular with farmers
Despite being less than popular with farmers, beavers have a significant role in water management, especially during droughts, a book by an Alberta professor contends.
Alberta’s beets a sweet domestic segment in Canada’s sugar supply
Sugar beet growers in the Taber area now see yields far surpass what once were normal production levels
The sugar beet industry is showcased during a Farm to Table tour, as Taber features the last remaining sugar beet processing plant in all of Canada.
Agri-business and farms front and centre for Alberta’s Open Farm Days
The program provides year-round support for farms and agritourism businesses wanting to serve as a host site
Open Farm Days continues to enjoy success in its 14th year running, as Alberta farms and agri-businesses were showcased to increase awareness on how food gets to the dinner plate.
Prairie forecast: Cool east, warm west
Forecast issued September 3, covering Sept. 3 to 10, 2025
We start this period with a large upper low over northern Ontario, an area of Arctic high pressure building southwards over Manitoba and strong but narrow upper ridge of high pressure over B.C. This particular setup is going to bring cool temperatures over the eastern Prairies for the next several days. Western regions will stay on the mild side.
Alberta cattle loan guarantee program gets 50 per cent increase
Three-year span has seen FALGP limit increase 125 per cent to address volatile international markets for Alberta’s world-renown beef
Alberta government comes to aid of beef industry with 50 per cent increase to loan guarantee program to help producers.
