Harvest operations in Alberta are virtually complete for 2024, the province’s crop report said. Combining advanced three points to 99 per cent finished as of Oct. 22 as well as being three points above the five-year average.
Potatoes
Alberta harvest wraps up
New chipping varieties catch the eyes of producers
Vander Zaag’s SP327 reaches commercial production
New chipping potato varieties are attracting attention in Ontario, and Peter Vander Zaag's SP327 has reached commercial production.
Alberta weekly crop report: Harvest yields are coming in lighter than expected
Combining of major crops in Alberta progressed 23 points during the week ended Sept. 10, reaching 54 per cent, according to the province's latest weekly crop report. While dry weather helped to advance the harvest, crop yields were not meeting expectations.
Federal government pledges AgriRecovery funds for New Brunswick potato growers
New Brunswick potato growers have been promised up to $25 million in AgriRecovery funds after excessive moisture in 2023 caused "extraordinary" costs.
Scab resistance rates high in fresh market potato genetics
Russets and yellow flesh are making a comeback
Scab resistance, yellow flesh and russets are highlighted during Ontario fresh market potato trials.
Ontario funds cybersecurity upgrades for agriculture organizations
Ontario’s Cybersecurity Preparedness Initiative will provide up to 50 per cent of costs
Qualified local agriculture associations and marketing boards could receive funds for cybersecurity upgrades. Ontario’s Cybersecurity Preparedness Initiative will provide up to 50 per cent of costs, up to a maximum […] Read more
VIDEO: Field side mobile potato washer appeals to Western fry producers
Integrated water recirculation address environmental and discharge challenges
HJV, Potato, washer
Hail hits crops at more than 1,600 farms across Prairies
More than 1,600 Prairie farms were hit by hail between July 29 and August 11, with the heaviest damage in Alberta, according to the Canadian Crop Hail Association (CCHC).
New packing line expands potato production capacity
EarthFresh Farms markets specialty and premium varieties
A new state of the art production line is helping an Ontario company get a premium local product to consumers more quickly and efficiently. EarthFresh Farms Inc. is a Canadian […] Read more
Agriculture policy when you’re one of the only farmers in the room
Three Nuffield scholars discuss what it’s like to attend UN agriculture policy forums
The international community regularly convenes to discuss the future of global food and agricultural policy. Whether at the World Food Forum, Committee on Food Security or some related event, agriculture-related […] Read more