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Farm-facing drone does the heavy lifting

The AGRAS T100 drone helps streamline a variety of jobs that are required on Prairie farms

Canadian distributor DJI Agriculture unveils its AGRAS T100 drone to western Canada’s producers for greater efficiencies in spraying and granular spreading in fields.



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Alberta agriculture minister faces recall petition

Nine recall petitions have been approved, including four for cabinet ministers

The number of approved recall petitions has risen to nine for Premier Danielle Smith’s United Conservative Party caucus after Monday’s confirmation to Alberta’s chief electoral officer.

Lee Stewart harvests a thick crop of yellow mustard northwest of Pense, Sask.

Mustard processor expands in southern Alberta

G.S. Dunn's $30 million investment in a southern Alberta mustard-milling facility leads to 70 per cent increase in processing capacity

A $30 million expansion for a southern Alberta mustard facility adds significant milling capacity, improving Prairie mustard growers’ proximity to demand for the raw product.



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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


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Prairie forecast: Quiet pattern continues as winter struggles for a foothold

For the upcoming forecast period, a large area of low pressure remains anchored off the British Columbia coast, a strong low spins over the Atlantic coast and another, weaker low lingers near Hudson Bay. Between these systems, the flow across the Prairies is largely zonal, meaning it moves west to east with little north–south movement. That pattern will help usher a few weak disturbances across the region during the next several days.

Spearmint being harvested at Quattro Ventures farm in southeastern Alberta. Photo: Quattro Ventures

How a southern Alberta farm maintains mint condition

Quattro Ventures grows mint for the essential oils market and had a lot to learn about the agronomics for this specialty crop

An estimated 25 per cent of North America’s mint oil is now the product of a southeastern Alberta farming business, but don’t get the idea that commercial mint production is a job for the faint of heart.