Major crops throughout Alberta remained relatively steady during the week ended July 22. The provincial agriculture department rated the crops at 65 per cent good to excellent, a dip of one point from the previous week.
Rain brings relief to parts of Alberta
Some regions improve, other slip back
Saving southern Alberta’s Bob Creek Ranch
Bob Creek Ranch around the Cowboy Trail in process of being conserved by the Waldron Grazing Co-op and the Nature Conservancy of Canada
Reading Time: 4 minutes The Waldron Grazing Co-op and the Nature Conservancy of Canada are working towards the conservation of the Bob Creek Ranch around the Cowboy Trail in southern Alberta.
Manitoba crops still in good shape
Rain ranges from nothing to 41 mm
Manitoba cereals, oilseeds and pulses continue to develop nicely, the province’s latest crop report said.
Alberta announces $10 million to land conservation programs
The provincial government recently announced two conservation programs: the Private Land Conservation Program andEcosystems Grant Program
Reading Time: < 1 minute The provincial government recently announced two conservation programs: the Private Land Conservation Program and Ecosystems Grant Program.
Manitoba Crop Report: Rains not enough to curb dryness
Some areas receive deluge; others still dry
Many areas of Manitoba received varied amounts of rainfall during the week ended July 6, 2025. However, it was not enough to replenish moisture in some areas.
Manitoba seeding 12 points ahead of pace
Most spring wheat in the ground
Manitoba farmers pushed their spring planting to 57 per cent complete as of May 21, up 24 points from a week ago, the province's agriculture department reported.
Tiny European moth a biocontrol for hardy oxeye daisy weed
Researches with Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada have learned that the Dichrorampha aeratana moth is helpful in the fight against the oxeye daisy weed which has taken root in the Prairies
Reading Time: 3 minutes A tiny moth from Europe has been found to be a great biological control agent against oxeye daisy, an invasive plant that is a threat to forage crops and pastures.
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
Report tracks pasture loss in Canada
Forage industry says there are ways to claw pasture and grassland back, while also protecting farm profit
Reading Time: 5 minutes Pasture acreage has been dropping in Canada. Here’s why, and what can be done about it.
Rangeland sustainability program opens for new fiscal year
Eligible organizations can apply for funding prior to Oct. 16 deadline
Reading Time: < 1 minute Web brief on rangeland sustainability intake deadline on Oct. 16.
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