"We’re finding very few bertha armyworm moths, which means we're not expecting any trouble with them this year."

Good news on berthas but watch for hoppers

In his weekly Call of the Land report, Alberta Agriculture insect management specialist Scott Meers says there is good news on bertha armyworm in the province this year. “We’re finding very few bertha armyworm moths, which means we’re not expecting any trouble with them this year,” he said. Only three traps have been found with […] Read more

Torch River’s million-dollar loading facility has been running since June 2014. There are four bins, holding 14,000 bushels each.

Torch River facility up and running

Starting short-line railways and local grain handling facilities is hard work, with a good pay-off

Setting up a short-line railway takes a good deal of patience and determination, but Saskatchewan farmers are finding it’s a worthwhile endeavour. “I think at the end of the day this is definitely going to be well worth it to our farmers,” said Wayne Bacon, farmer and president of Northern Lights Rail. Northern Lights Rail […] Read more


PHOTOS: Ag in Motion is underway!

PHOTOS: Ag in Motion is underway!

Farmers and agribusinesses in Western Canada are seeing the latest agricultural technology in action at Ag In Motion, Western Canada’s Outdoor Farm Show. Set up on 320 acres 15 minutes northwest of Saskatoon, Sask., Ag in Motion features live demonstrations of field equipment, crops and services. Ag in Motion runs from July 21 to July […] Read more

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Supervising summer farm workers

If you’re putting summer students to work on your farm this 
season, these five survival tips could make it easier for everyone

Summer workers provide much-needed support in a farm’s busy season. But if you have summer students in the fields — family or otherwise — it can be easy to overlook the need to share essential information about your expectations and your operation. Here are some key human resources tips to keep in mind before busy […] Read more


Stripe rust on winter wheat in Brooks, Alta.

Winter wheat stripe rust update

So far in the month of June, 19 winter wheat fields have been surveyed in the counties of Lethbridge, Taber, Warner and Cardston. Eight fields surveyed in the County of Lethbridge had no signs of stripe rust. Of the six fields surveyed in the County of Warner, three fields had trace incidence of stripe rust […] Read more

Courtenay Wolfe

VIDEO: Women in Ag Conference: Pt. 2

Grainews field editor interviews venture capitalist Courtenay Wolfe

While we’ve all heard that networking is good for our careers, it can feel like an awkward chore. Venture capitalist Courtenay Wolfe shared her networking secrets at the Advancing Women West conference in Calgary. Reporter Lisa Guenther caught up with her to find out why effective networking looks more like socializing than selling, and why we shouldn’t let […] Read more


stripe rust

Producers, start scouting: stripe rust is spreading north

Producers in central Alberta — and even the Peace region — need to start scouting their winter wheat fields for signs of stripe rust

Stripe rust overwintering on three winter wheat fields in the Edmonton area is “concerning,” says a provincial winter wheat agronomist. “Last year, stripe rust overwintered in the central Alberta region, near Lacombe, Red Deer, and Olds, which was alarming because it really hasn’t overwintered in years,” said Janine Paly of Ducks Unlimited Canada. “Last year, […] Read more

combine harvesting wheat

2015 crop input rebate roundup

Corporate rebate programs can make a difference to your bottom line, or at least give you a bonus cheque 


I’m sure you’ve seen most of this information in your mailbox at least once, but here’s a chance to see a rundown of all the input rebate programs in one place, to make it a little simpler to compare offers while you’re putting the final touches on your spring seeding plans. For the most part, […] Read more


VIDEO: Women in Ag Conference: Pt. 1

Grainews field editor interviews Gwen Paddock of RBC

When it comes to investing and financial planning, it’s important for women to be proactive. That was the message from Gwen Paddock, RBC Royal Bank’s national manager of agriculture and agri-business. Reporter Lisa Guenther caught up with Gwen at the Advancing Women West conference in Calgary to learn more.

stripe rust on wheat

Winter wheat stripe rust update

Four Alberta counties reporting, fungicide applications may be necessary in some cases

Stripe rust on winter wheat has now been reported in the following counties: Cardston, Lethbridge, Lacombe, and Warner. Additionally, there was a report of potential stripe rust in the Edmonton area and there is some evidence that stripe rust overwintered in Alberta again this year. Frequent scouting of winter wheat fields across the province is […] Read more


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