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Alberta takes steps to salvage drought-ravaged crops for livestock

Alberta takes steps to salvage drought-ravaged crops for livestock

The governments of Canada and Alberta have stepped up to assist Alberta farmers in dealing with the anticipated challenges of the 2025 crop year by increasing the low yield allowance.
Ups and downs for Canada's two major railways during 2024-25 crop year

Ups and downs for Canada's two major railways during 2024-25 crop year

Canadian National Railway moved a record volume of grain in 2024-25. The company transported 31 million tonnes of grain and processed grain products for the crop year that ended July 31, more than one million tonnes more than the previous record.
Lentil quality becomes a concern

Lentil quality becomes a concern

Widespread rain across the southern grain belt in recent weeks is causing crop quality concerns, particularly with large green lentils.
Federal government supports soil health strategy

Federal government supports soil health strategy

Ottawa revealed its support at a recent soil health conference but did not make a financial commitment.
Grand opening planned for Delisle flax processing facility

Grand opening planned for Delisle flax processing facility

The flax straw processing facility in Delisle has been operating since the beginning of the year, but Grain Millers is planning a grand opening this week.
Top 4-H beef cattle, young handlers shine at Yorkton showcase

Top 4-H beef cattle, young handlers shine at Yorkton showcase

The show brought together the top females from some 20 regional beef shows held in Saskatchewan.
Railways post good grain delivery numbers in last week of crop year: Ag Transport Coalition

Railways post good grain delivery numbers in last week of crop year: Ag Transport Coalition

The 2024-25 grain year came to a close last week, with CN and CPKC Rail delivering very good performance once again. That's according to the Ag Transport Coalition.
Latest Alberta crop report released

Latest Alberta crop report released

Major crops across the province were rated at 63.6 per cent good to excellent, just 0.
Hail storms wreak havoc on the prairies

Hail storms wreak havoc on the prairies

Saskatchewan Municipal Hail Insurance says significant crop losses were reported in the Mankota area.
Poultry and pigeon show to feature the best-bred birds in Sask.

Poultry and pigeon show to feature the best-bred birds in Sask.

The Saskatchewan Poultry Association’s (SPA) annual Prairie Poultry Fall Classic and Pigeon Show is set for Saturday, Nov. 8, at Gait Equestrian stables, about 15 minutes west of Moose Jaw.