Canadian feed and malting barley enjoy a global reputation for superior quality, with the latter well known for its excellent performance in processing and positive contribution to sensory properties ...

The agricultural sector is the backbone of our economy, providing essential resources that sustain communities and drive economic growth. However, farmers face numerous challenges, from unpredictable ...

Understanding falling number (FN) in wheat can help farmers make informed decisions about harvest quality. The FN test measures the activity of the enzyme alpha-amylase in wheat. This activity is caus...

CWRS farmers in widespread pockets of the western Prairies have experienced increased wheat stem sawfly populations in recent years. Researchers and agronomists are concerned the pest may become incre...

When CommunityVotes Edmonton declared its 2023 winning bakeries, The Farmhouse Bakery tied with Freson Bros. for the popularity contest’s top award. While Freson is an Alberta grocery chain, Farmhouse...

CEO Kurt Kinnear credits the problem-solving spirit of 4-H for the success of the Alberta organization. “Innovation is the root of 4-H, and we need to bring that back to continue the growth of this pr...

It’s a lengthy and involved process to identify herbicide-resistant weeds that pose a steadily growing threat to farm fields. With almost $500,000 in funding provided by Results Driven Agriculture Res...

Nieuwenhuis describes the by-product feeds market as opaque. FeedXchange gives farmers, the ability to see what others are paying and to view historical price trends that can significantly influence p...

Available to Prairie farmers on desktop and mobile devices at prairiefhb.ca, the Tool makes daily, localized risk predictions based on weather station data collected over the previous 10 days. The sys...

In the coming years, the Province will give not-for-profit, non-governmental ag societies across Alberta much needed help to address aging infrastructure. The 291 ag societies own and operate more tha...