Each year, many new canola hybrids come to market, each backed by a lot of claims. One of the best ways to sort through all this information and determine what might work best on your farm is to access local, replicated field trial results. “When growers are choosing their hybrid each year, they have a […] Read more
Growers get an in-depth look at the latest canola hybrids
New InVigor hybrid helps manage clubroot and other soil-borne diseases
Growing canola is a constantly changing process – with new threats and opportunities, along with the evolution of existing concerns. To keep up with these demands, BASF Agricultural Solutions Canada (BASF) is introducing new seed technology as part of the InVigor® canola hybrid lineup to keep pace with what farmers are seeing in their field. […] Read more
Why active ingredient levels matter when it comes to nitrogen stabilizers
Bryce Geisel likes to share a fact about nitrogen stabilizer products that many farmers might not recognize: Not all stabilizers are created equal. Geisel, the senior agronomist and representative of Koch Agronomic Services (KAS) in Regina, explains while all companies will promise product performance, there are many that don’t provide enough active ingredient to be […] Read more
Marmit Plastics: Industrial-Grade Tanks
Top-quality, safe and cost-effective plastic tank solutions
Marmit Plastics Inc. (MPI), known for its commitment to quality and durability, is the leading Canadian producer and supplier of premium plastic tanks. With more than thirty years of experience in rotational molding, they are experts at crafting high-quality plastic tanks that are dependable in a range of settings. Owen Loos, General Manager of Marmit […] Read more
Five Ways Farmers Use a Fall Cash Advance from CCGA
Every year, thousands of Canadian farmers meet their fall cash flow needs through an Advance Payments Program cash advance from Canadian Canola Growers Association (CCGA). A cash advance provides farmers with access to low-interest financing through their unsold crop and livestock inventory. “With an interest rate of 0.25% below prime and with the first $250,000 […] Read more
Genesis Fertilizers Building the Next Generation of Canadian Fertilizer Production
Genesis Fertilizers is proposing to build a state-of-the-art fertilizer manufacturing facility in Belle Plaine, Sask., strategically located near major services and transportation corridors. What sets this apart from other projects is that this facility’s goal is to become the world’s lowest carbon footprint nitrogen factory, with a majority ownership held by farmers. “This project signifies […] Read more
What are the top issues facing Alberta agriculture?
The Simpson Centre is a research policy institute at the University of Calgary’s School of Public Policy. We are committed to strengthening Canada’s agriculture sector through evidence-based research and policy analysis. Please take our 10-minute survey. We need your feedback on issues you want the provincial government to address. Individual responses are anonymous. The survey […] Read more
Local knowledge, local service
Servus Credit Union has more than 80 years of experience working with Alberta farmers and ranchers
If you’re a farmer, rancher or agri-business owner, you know how important it is for your financial institution to understand your unique business needs. And to find that institution in Alberta, you need look no further than your local branch of Servus Credit Union. Brayden LelekRelationship OfficerBusiness – South “We go out right to people’s […] Read more
Canada’s Outstanding Young Farmers Answer the Call to Farm
Being a young farmer in Canada today is a challenge, but Canada’s Outstanding Young Farmers regional winners Roelof and Mary van Benthem, who operate a fourth-generation dairy farm near Spruce View, Alberta, are rising to it–answering the call to farm in innovative ways. Mary and Roelof operate van Benthem Dairy alongside Roelof’s parents who had […] Read more
G3 is Moving Alberta Farmers’ Grain to Market Faster Than Ever
Alberta farmer Craig Mills started delivering grain to G3‘s Morinville elevator as soon as it opened in 2020. He liked what he saw right away. “A bright, clean modern facility, nice and clean and fresh,” he says. Since then, he says he’s appreciated that the facility has maintained its speed and efficiency even as more […] Read more