Crops
Alberta’s provincial harvest as of Sept. 23, 2025 was 78 per cent complete, said the province’s weekly crop report.
Crops
Why post-drought pasture management matters for beef farmers
Pasture management is always important, but it is especially important following a drought. During these challenging periods, pastures may suffer…
Benefits to farmers of testing forage seed
When establishing a new forage stand that will ideally be productive for five or 10 years, producers want to set…
Rye silage: From the field to feedlot
Acres seeded to hybrid rye as a source of silage for feedlot cattle in Canada and the U.S. have increased…
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Evaluating forage performance in different environments
About 20 years ago, Doug Wray drove in from Irricana, Alta., for an informal meeting at the Alberta Beef Producers’…
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Reintroducing fire to Saskatchewan pastures
Pastures evolve over time. Woody plants and shrubs, which cattle can’t eat, may encroach on natural grasses. Invasive species, such…
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Five things to consider when selecting alfalfa varieties
When shopping for the right alfalfa variety, it’s usually well worth splurging for a top yielder, retired University of Wisconsin-Madison…
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No recipe, only guidelines, to cover crops
More farmers and ranchers are looking at cover crops for many reasons, ranging from animal health, to reducing erosion, to…
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The sky’s the limit with Ducks Unlimited drone seeding program
When seeding forages in marginal areas, there might be a new way to do things — from the air. Many…
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Forages play role in long-term farm systems
From the discovery of how-to-create-nitrogen-in-a-lab to genetic diversity concerns in crops and innovative ways to produce forage, Dr. Ralph Martin…
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Alberta Crop Report: Harvest more than three-quarters finished
NFU says proposed plant breeders’ rights come at farmers’ expense
The National Farmers Union is pushing back against changes to the Plant Breeders’ Rights Act that would narrow the scope of farmers’ right to save seed or propagate crops from cuttings and tubers.
Prairie Wheat Weekly: Spring wheat up, durum mixed
Spring wheat bids in Western Canada were higher while those for durum went in both directions as of Sept. 25, 2025.
Eastern wheat to be included in Cereals Canada’s harvest assessment
For the first time, Eastern wheat classes will be included in the annual harvest assessment completed by Cereals Canada.
August grain deliveries down from 2024: StatCan
Statistics Canada reported on Sept. 25, 2025 that August major grain deliveries were down from a year earlier.
Saskatchewan Crop Report: Harvest advances despite rains
Saskatchewan’s harvest advanced to 68 per cent as of Sept. 22, 2025 despite rains and high humidity across the province.
Feed Grain Weekly: Buyers holding out for cheaper barley
There is very little activity for feed barley as potential buyers are holding out for lower prices, said a Lethbridge-based trader.
Canadian oilseeds monthly crush – August 2025
Crushing statistics of major oilseeds in Canada for the month of August 2025, reported by Statistics Canada.
CBOT Weekly: Soybean, wheat futures come down
Soybean and wheat futures on the Chicago Board of Trade tumbled during the week ended Sept. 24, 2025, but corn futures stayed rangebound.
ICE Canada Weekly: Pressure on canola is coming
As canola futures find some ground on the Intercontinental Exchange during the week ended Sept. 24, the Canadian oilseed’s path will soon be a steady decline. That’s the assessment from Tony Tryhuk, trader with RBC Dominion Securities in Winnipeg.
Canadian Cattlemen Presents: Depth of Field
