Manitoba and Saskatchewan can expect cold temperatures to settle in. Alberta will benefit from some moderating influences, with colder temperatures not expected to last long.
Prairie forecast: Northwest flow ushers in a wintery pattern across the Prairies
Cervid harvest preserves to be developed in the province under Bill 10
Cervid hunt farms will bring diversification opportunities for producers
Reading Time: 3 minutes The Government of Alberta has given approval for creation of cervid harvest preserves.
Prairie forecast: Winter temperatures moving in
After several weeks of mild weather across the Prairies, it looks like true winter conditions are finally set to arrive.
Prairie forecast: Quiet weather pattern continues with no big winter push
Alberta can expect mostly sunshine, light winds and mild temperatures for the first half of the forecast period. Saskatchewan and Manitoba can expect a moderate weather pattern with no major storm systems.
Want to track the cattle industry? Follow the heifers
Beef analysts look beyond the crystal ball to heifer data and consumer debt
Reading Time: 2 minutes Beef specialists examine key indicators in Canadian market for growth patterns in cattle markets
Medicine Hat farmer and agriculture educator named to Alberta’s Order of Excellence
Neubauer founded Growing Minds, AgPro programs to bring agriculture to Alberta’s youth
Reading Time: 7 minutes Nichole Neubauer was recently inducted into the Alberta Order of Excellence for her work in agriculture education
Prairie forecast: No real signs of winter yet
Forecast issued November 12, covering Nov. 12 to 19, 2025 Highlights Once again, the weather models had a good handle on the overall weather pattern. Small variations in the timing and track of individual systems led to some differences in local conditions, but the general trend unfolded as expected. Winter made a brief attempt to […] Read more
Mosquito-borne virus could be devastating to sheep breeding operations
Cache Valley virus continues to spread on the Prairies, but no vaccine is on the horizon
Reading Time: 3 minutes Cache Valley virus, a mosquito-borne disease that infects small ruminants, could be a devastating hit to small operations.
Hail research hopes to benefit potato growers
A risk-assessment tool could help producers determine the impact to their bottom line from hail and heat damage
Reading Time: 4 minutes Alberta research scientist measures hail storm and heat dome affects on potato crops
Alberta crop insurer says carbon levels can lower costs
Alberta Financial Services Corporation exploring role of soil organic carbon in premiums
Reading Time: 5 minutes AFSC says soil carbon levels could change how much a farmer pays for crop insurance.
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