Farmers took to social media to post pictures of snow and rain as the effects of a Colorado low splashed across the Prairies.
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Snow and rain fall across the Prairies
Topsoil should have sufficient moisture for planting in next few weeks says analyst
Junior Stars Leadership reaches for the stars
Purely Purebred, news from the April 2024 issue of Canadian Cattlemen
The Junior Stars Leadership Conference was held February 23-24 in Guelph, Ont., with the Canadian Junior Shorthorn Association and the Canadian Junior Limousin Association. Day One included tours of the University of Guelph Dairy and Beef Research Centres in Elora as well as the precision feed facility. The group then moved to the University of […] Read more
Prairie forecast: Effects of Colorado low to bring widespread precipitation
Forecast issued April 16, covering April 16 to 25, 2024
We are putting out this week’s forecast a day earlier than usual, as the weather models now have a good handle on the predicted Colorado low and how it will impact the Prairies starting Tuesday. Here is what the weather models are predicting.
Agribition welcomes 2023-25 Next Gen mentees and mentors
Purely Purebred, news from the April 2024 issue of Canadian Cattlemen
The Next Gen Agriculture Mentorship Program is proud to announce the mentees and their paired mentors selected to participate in the 2023-25 cohort. Mentees and their paired mentors include: The program is delivered by Canadian Western Agribition, in partnership with the federal government and the Saskatchewan Ministry of Agriculture. Each year it accepts eight applicants […] Read more
Ag leader Kim McConnell honoured by Calgary business leaders
Agriculture communications entrepreneur Kim McConnell is being recognized by the University of Calgary's Haskayne School of Business and the Calgary Chamber of Commerce as an inspirational business leader.
Alberta gets farm family class one driver’s license
Alberta farmers and their family members now have the option to apply for a farm-restricted class one driver’s licence. It would allow them to drive almost any form of motor vehicle to and from the farm. These licenses with be issued with condition code “P” meaning the driver must comply with farmer restrictions. Applicants must […] Read more
Condolences to Bill McQueen’s loved ones on his passing
Purely Purebred, news from the April 2024 issue of Canadian Cattlemen
Bill McQueen passed away on February 7, 2024, in Rosetown, Sask. Born on June 12, 1936, in Eston, Sask. to Charles and Ena McQueen, McQueen started life out at the family ranch near Richlea, Sask., but later moved to Dodsland, Sask., where he grew up and went to school. McQueen started trucking in the 1950s […] Read more
News from the Canadian Speckle Park Association
Purely Purebred, news from the April 2024 issue of Canadian Cattlemen
The Canadian Speckle Park Association would like to congratulate Mara Vogel and Shelby Peacock who are members of the Speckle Park Junior community. This February, they participated in the Prairieland Youth Leadership Conference, an event offering Saskatchewan’s 4-H members the chance to earn scholarships totalling $12,000. Approximately 60 youths between the ages of 15 and […] Read more
Prairie forecast: Spring has sprung but winter might not be done
Forecast issued April 10, 2024, covering April 10 to 17
Spring has definitely sprung across the prairies with only a few locations still having snow cover. Spring is a notorious time for forecasting as warm air builds to the south while cold air still sits to the north. That means this forecast period looks both easy and hard.
Canadian Junior Angus awards $14,000 in scholarships and prizes
Purely Purebred, news from the April 2024 issue of Canadian Cattlemen
The Canadian Junior Angus Guiding Outstanding Angus Leaders (GOAL) Conference was held earlier this year in Kelowna, B.C. A total of $11,000 in prizes were awarded to five finalists in the Canadian Angus Foundation Legacy Scholarship program. As well, one lucky attendee was randomly selected to receive a $3,000 heifer voucher prize. The Legacy Scholarship […] Read more
Canadian Cattlemen Presents: Depth of Field
