Canada rarely gets the respect it deserves as a steady and dependable crop exporter. Despite this solid record, in the 2024/25 marketing year, export prospects for raw unprocessed canola, wheat and durum are mixed.

The University of Calgary’s Simpson Centre for Food and Agricultural Policy launched its three-year Alberta Digitalization Agriculture (ABDIAG) program project in October 2023. Thanks to $1.2 million provided by Alberta Agriculture and Irrigation, the research and farmer education initiative will examine how existing digital technologies can more broadly and effectively be used by the agriculture sector.

Dubbed The Ultimate Food Truck, the customized semi-trailer features four core areas: technology, production, markets and food for thought. To tell the story of Canadian agriculture, digital elements such as touch screens, video displays and interactive maps are supported by fact boards and photo panels.

In its simplest form, a contract is an agreement between two or more parties that creates a legal obligation. Most commonly, it is a deal to exchange a good or service in return for something, usually financial compensation.

There are always many research and development projects on the go at the Olds College Centre for Innovation (OCCI), the applied research division at Olds College of Agriculture & Technology. Industry partners join forces with the department to develop and test a wide variety of innovative products in the core areas of crop and livestock production, environmental stewardship, technology integration and data science and utilization.

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 in beer such as flavour. With prohibitive Chinese tariffs on Australian barley imports from the spring of 2020 to the summer of 2023, China’s demand for Canadian barley rose significantly during that time.

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 weather patterns to market fluctuations. Among these challenges is a significant yet often overlooked issue: the ability to repair their own equipment.

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 caused by pre-harvest sprouting.

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 increasingly prevalent if drought conditions continue.

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 is a small operation with an outsized reputation.