Reading Time: 3 minutes Once again, the weather models did a good job with the last forecast. It correctly predicted the cool weather pattern over the eastern Prairies, which did bring some light scattered frosts late last week. It also was correct about the return of warm temperatures to start this week. Meanwhile, the western Prairies saw plenty of […] Read more
Prairie forecast: Summer holds on
Good weather for Alberta harvest
Heat, dryness take a toll on moisture levels
Reading Time: 2 minutes With hot and dry conditions the Alberta harvest is now in full swing, advancing 14 points to 22 per cent complete, the provincial agriculture department reported on Sept. 5. Combining was one point up compared to its five-average.
Prairie forecast: Cool east, warm west
Forecast issued September 3, covering Sept. 3 to 10, 2025
Reading Time: 3 minutes We start this period with a large upper low over northern Ontario, an area of Arctic high pressure building southwards over Manitoba and strong but narrow upper ridge of high pressure over B.C. This particular setup is going to bring cool temperatures over the eastern Prairies for the next several days. Western regions will stay on the mild side.
Prairie forecast: Warm and dry for the long weekend
Forecast issued August 27, covering Aug. 27 to Sept. 3, 2025
Reading Time: 3 minutes This forecast period is looking straightforward as surface high pressure and upper-level ridging looks to dominate the forecast. This should bring what looks to be an extended period of sunny skies and warm to hot temperatures.
Alberta Crop Report: Two sides of the same weather coin
Opposite weather delays harvest operations
Reading Time: 2 minutes Wet weather in the northern half of Alberta and dry weather in the south delayed harvest across the province during the week ended Aug. 19, 2025.
Alberta Crop Report: Harvest begins in the province
Variable crop conditions across Alberta
Reading Time: 2 minutes The harvest began in Alberta during the week ended Aug. 12, 2025 amidst variable conditions across the province.
Prairie forecast: Unsettled weather to continue
Forecast prepared August 13, covering August 13 to 20, 2025
Reading Time: 3 minutes For this forecast period it looks like the active pattern that developed last week will continue with a couple of lows forecasted to impact parts of the Prairies.
Alberta Beef Producers announces withdrawal from Canadian Cattle Association
ABP to conclude its membership with CCA, effective July 1, 2026
Reading Time: 2 minutes Alberta Beef Producers announced its withdrawal from the Canadian Cattle Association, effective July 1, 2026.
Klassen: Strong demand supports feeder complex
Reading Time: 2 minutes For the week ending August 9, Western Canadian feeder cattle markets traded $5 to $10 higher on average. Many weight categories notched fresh record highs. Ontario demand was evident across western Canada for calves and yearlings.
Alberta Crop Report: Scattered rains, crop conditions
Central region crops fare best
Reading Time: 2 minutes Scattered showers resulted in variable crop conditions in Alberta as of Aug. 5, 2025.
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