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Editor's Note 
 
Weather has been a challenge in many provinces throughout the summer, compounding stresses during uncertain economic times. But triumph comes from a strong knowledge base – knowledge empowers in any conditions.
- Bree Rody, editor
 
News 
 
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OMAFA: Late blight confirmed in Dufferin County

While the strain is as yet unknown, the late blight strain detected for the last several years has been US-23, which is susceptible to Ridomil.


Farming Smarter receives $500,000 for potato agronomy, irrigation advancement

Alberta will award $3.2 million to forage and applied research associations, including Farming Smarter, which looks to expand its areas of research and expertise.


Canadian potato crop conditions, July 24

Hail damage in Kootenay, disease spotted in Ontario, spores slow in Manitoba and more.


The agronomist's potato career has taken her from one end of the country to the other, working in various settings of ag. Here's what she's learned.


Cavendish Farms gets government boost for energy efficiency

Cavendish Farms' Lethbridge site is one of three projects in the Canadian province to receive significant funding dedicated to lowering emissions and generating clean growth.


Ag Update: July

Light to medium hair damage reported in Western Canada, energy efficiency grants available and more.


 
Featured 
 
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Producing more with less (fertilizer)

With fears that the ongoing Canada-U.S. trade war could cause fertilizer prices to soar on both sides of the border, many farmers will be looking in the coming days at what kind options might be available to help them keep a handle on input costs. A recent contest staged by Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC) provided a bit of insight into what some of those options could be. » Read More...
 
 
Events 
 

AgSmart Education Summit

July 28, 2025 | Olds, Alta. » Read More...

Canada's Outdoor Farm Show

September 9 | Woodstock, Ont. » Read More...