Enjoy these photos of the Acadia Valley Equine Program.

We think that the last snowflake has fallen, so it is time once again to start thinking about the Farmer’s Market.

A study on cover crops and their uses by a University of Manitoba Ph.D. candidate could provide much-needed context and knowledge for the Prairies.

The following was brought to me by a subscriber. I promised that I would not publish his name, but I thought our readers might enjoy the read. This could pertain to young boys growing up anywhere in the prairies.

March brings warmer weather, a little mud (if you’re lucky), an awakening of gophers (if you’re less lucky), and the piano tuner.

February 20, 2021, saw the Big Country Agricultural Society host a very different beef expo when compared to previous events.
Despite restrictions, the day was very successful.

United Farmers of Alberta Co-operative Ltd. (“UFA”) approved a patronage dividend of $14.2 million to its membership at its virtual Annual General Meeting on Thursday, March 11, 2021.

What comes to mind when you hear the term ‘self-care’?
A day of pampering at a spa? A facial or manicure?

What happens when someone retires but after a while finds retirement is somewhat dull? Kerry and Linda Lang from Cereal, Alberta, found themselves in this exact circumstance, but they found a solution.

Agriculture producers find it rewarding when their offspring want to work full-time on the family farm. Joleen Shea is living testimony of a girl who grew up on the family farm, which she now operates full-time, along with the help of her father, Ron Shea.

This March, the Canadian Agricultural Safety Association (CASA) is encouraging all Canadians to celebrate Safe & Strong Farms.

Discovering a new passion is a lot like falling in love for the first time. In the beginning, you just cannot get enough of it, and you wonder what you ever thought about before.

During the first wave of the Covid-19 outbreak, April was hard on Alberta’s two biggest beef packing plants, JBS in Brooks and Cargill in High River.

We can all agree that 2020 was a year like none other.
It was a year that tested everyone’s readiness to adapt to change quickly. And the agricultural industry was no exception.

“This is the way it’s always been done.”
“There’s not enough time.”
“We’re doing fine without one.”
We all know there are endless excuses for not having a farm business plan.

It is important to use the One-Call Service before starting any project on the farm where ground will be broken, regardless of depth. This applies to all small or large projects such as sod removal for a garden, fencing projects, digging a new well, or putting in a foundation.

20, most people are looking for good news in 2021. Fortunately, agriculture producers on the prairies have been the recipients of some very good news, in the form of rising commodity prices.

As the CEO of G-Mac’s AgTeam in Kindersley, Garth MacDonald never knows what each day will bring as an owner/operator.

Agriculture continues to be a strong driver of Canada's economy, with our farmers playing a key role in ensuring Canadians have access to affordable, high-quality food.

Prairie folk love a weather story. We mark certain years, even decades, by memorable weather events, and use storms or extreme temperatures or even winds as a yardstick for recalling other important happenings like weddings or births.