As of Aug. 18, the effects of a wet growing season continued to bring challenges in the North West Region, although recent warm and sunny conditions are improving field access and operations. That's according to the latest crop report by the Agriculture Financial Services Corporation (AFSC) and the Government of Albert...

As of Aug. 11, cool weather in Alberta's North West Region has delayed crop advancement, with 23 per cent of canola still in flower compared to the provincial average of 14 per cent. Meantime, peas are reported to be nine per cent flowering compared to the provincial average of four per cent. That's according to the la...

Clubroot has been identified in Yellowhead County, prompting county inspections. County officials say clubroot is a soil-borne disease that reduces yields in cruciferous species like canola, mustards and certain vegetables. The disease causes galls, or "clubs," to form on plant roots, hindering their ability ...

An organization based in Sangudo, Lac Ste. Anne County, is one of nine groups getting funding from the provincial government for projects meant to benefit the long-term health and sustainability of rangelands. The total investment is worth $1.4 million, the province notes in a release. It says the Rangeland Sustainabil...

As of July 21, fungicide application continues as many areas in the North West Region report high disease pressure and crops showing significant signs of moisture stress. That's according to the latest crop report by the Agriculture Financial Services Corporation (AFSC) and the Government of Alberta. Major crop conditi...