Cattle graze pasture on the border of a barely trickling Edwards Creek south of Dauphin, Man., in late July 2021.

Drought plans keep farmers a step ahead

Planning for drought management ahead of time on your farm can save headache and heartache

Reading Time: 5 minutes Does your farm have a drought plan in place? Having one before the drought hits can save producers heartache and money

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Transition to drought expected to be swifter this year

Fractions of a degree of change in ocean tempartures impacts weather patterns for ag producers in caring for their livestock and crops

Agriculture across the globe is closely linked to La Niña and El Niño when it comes to setting the weather stage for the next growing season.








Alberta releases updated drought response plan

Alberta releases updated drought response plan

Response plan to rate drought severity in Alberta river basins

Reading Time: < 1 minute The Province of Alberta has updated its drought response plan to include a drought ranking system to rate drought severity in Alberta river basins.




Graphic: Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada

Canadian drought conditions improve: AAFC

Shifting weather patterns helped drought conditions significantly improve across much of Canada in May, with the most significant improvements seen through the southern Prairies where an upper-level low provided cooler and unsettled conditions bringing well above-normal precipitation, according to the latest drought monitor report from Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada showing conditions as of May 31. […] Read more