Crops
Thanks to a stretch of good weather, Alberta farmers advanced their harvest 12 points during the week ended Sept. 29 to 89 per cent complete. The Alberta agriculture department said that’s seven points above the five-year average.
Crops
Good weather pushes Alberta harvest along
New alfalfa varieties under development
Agriculture and Agri-food Canada researchers breeding alfalfa tolerant to acidic soils, drought and flooding
A new alfalfa variety from Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada addresses the crop’s preference for ideal conditions by expanding the pH range in which it can be effectively grown, while bringing yield benefits.
Expanding strawberry varieties suitable for eastern Canada
Federal breeding programs considering agronomic and production system characteristics, as well as consumer preferences
Scientists at Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada are developing new berry varieties for eastern Canadian growers to meet new climate challenges and consumer preferences.
Start-up bringing next-generation DNA tools to Ontario farms
Turnkey Genomics aims to deliver faster, more affordable DNA testing tools for plant breeding, crop protection, and farm-level monitoring
Turnkey Genomics is a made-in-Ontario startup is helping Canadian farmers, seed companies, and agribusinesses gain access to cutting-edge genomics technologies once only reserved for the biggest global players.
Lessons from a watershed-level water management project
There were 30 berms installed across the Garvey-Glenn watershed near Lake Huron
There were 30 berms installed across the Garvey-Glenn watershed near Lake Huron, reducing erosion of farmland.
NFU says proposed plant breeders’ rights come at farmers’ expense
The National Farmers Union is pushing back against changes to the Plant Breeders’ Rights Act that would narrow the scope of farmers’ right to save seed or propagate crops from cuttings and tubers.
Alberta Crop Report: Harvest more than three-quarters finished
Alberta’s provincial harvest as of Sept. 23, 2025 was 78 per cent complete, said the province’s weekly crop report.
NFU says proposed plant breeders’ rights come at farmers’ expense
The National Farmers Union is pushing back against changes to the Plant Breeders’ Rights Act that would narrow the scope of farmers’ right to save seed or propagate crops from cuttings and tubers.
Prairie Wheat Weekly: Spring wheat up, durum mixed
Spring wheat bids in Western Canada were higher while those for durum went in both directions as of Sept. 25, 2025.
Eastern wheat to be included in Cereals Canada’s harvest assessment
For the first time, Eastern wheat classes will be included in the annual harvest assessment completed by Cereals Canada.