Insights and Stories on Alberta

Sep. 12, 2025 at 3:38 pm CDT

The harvesting of all crops in Alberta reached 42 per cent complete as of Sept. 9, compared to the five-year average of 40 per cent. The provincial agriculture department noted combing was highlighted by little or no rain.

By Glen Hallick - MarketsFarm

Sep. 10, 2025 at 11:09 am CDT

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 […]

Sep. 8, 2025 at 11:18 am CDT

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.

By Glen Hallick - MarketsFarm

Sep. 3, 2025 at 10:34 am CDT

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.

By Daniel Bezte

Aug. 27, 2025 at 9:23 am CDT

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.

By Daniel Bezte