Farming Forward - WCFA

09/01/2026

September is here! Discover insights from our Stalk Walk & the Q3 Forage Survey! 🌾📊
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Email from Farming Forward     Issue 140- Week of August 31, 2026     Hi Friend Somehow September is already knocking on the door! August flew by and gave us plenty of good conversations and a few thi

08/31/2026

In Part 1 of our four-part series filmed with Kevin Elmy during our Frost Seeding Field Tour, Kevin breaks down the fungal-to-bacterial ratio and why it matters when looking at soil biology.

08/28/2026

What a great couple of days with Dr. Bart Lardner!

We started in the field talking corn, silage and feeding systems! Then headed to Fort Assiniboine for Weathering the Seasons and a bigger conversation around grazing, forage management and navigating the conditions Alberta throws our way.

A big thank you to Bart for spending the time with us, sharing his research and experience, and answering plenty of questions along the way. And thank you to everyone who joined us over the last couple of days!

Lots of good conversations, questions and ideas to take back to the farm!

08/28/2026

What happens when your soil test says you’re deficient, but your plants say otherwise? 🌱

We’re wrapping up our Soil Health with Joel Williams series with a look at hidden hunger and sulphur deficiency. Joel explains why a soil test doesn’t always tell the whole story when it comes to what nutrients a plant can actually access.

🎥 Watch Part 3, the final video in our series with Joel Williams!

08/25/2026

Last chance to join us for Weathering the Seasons! 🌱🐄

Registration closes TONIGHT for our day with Dr. Bart Lardner this Thursday in Fort Assiniboine.

We’ll be talking grazing, forage and pasture management, and how to adjust your system through dry years, wet years and everything Alberta throws at us.

📅 Thursday, August 27
📍 Fort Assiniboine
⏰ 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
🥪 Lunch included
💲 FREE to attend

If you’ve been thinking about joining us, get your name on the list before registration closes tonight!

https://www.farmingforward.ca/events/dr-bart-lardner-weathering-the-seasons

08/24/2026

Your soil test says everything looks good… but your crop is telling you otherwise. 🌱 So which one do you trust?

Joel Williams breaks down why soil test numbers don’t always tell the whole story, and what the plant itself can tell us about what’s happening below ground.

Sometimes the best place to start is simply asking: what is the crop actually showing us?

08/21/2026

🏆 Fresh off being named the 2026 recipient of the Canadian Beef Industry Award for Outstanding Research and Innovation, Dr. Bart Lardner is joining us in Fort Assiniboine next week!

Join us August 27 for Weathering the Seasons, where Bart will dig into pasture management under changing weather conditions, making the most of available forage, and winter feeding strategies.

Come with your questions and join the conversation!

August 27 from 10 AM–2 PM
Fort Assiniboine Legion
Lunch included
FREE to attend

Register here: https://www.farmingforward.ca/events/dr-bart-lardner-weathering-the-seasons

08/21/2026

🏆 We couldn’t have timed this one better!

Dr. Bart Lardner was just named the 2026 recipient of the Canadian Beef Industry Award for Outstanding Research and Innovation, recognizing his contributions to beef cattle, forage and grazing research.

And next week, you can join him in the field.

Join us August 26 for the Stalk Walk: Corn & Silage Tour with Dr. Bart Lardner. We’ll check out GRO’s corn variety trial, visit a local producer, and finish at Farming Forward’s Silage Systems project to compare what’s growing and talk forage quality, winter feed and what these different systems could mean for your operation.

📅 August 26
📍 Meet at the Barrhead Agrena
🍽️ Dinner included

There’s still time to register!

https://www.farmingforward.ca/events/stalk-walk-corn-tour

08/19/2026

Two days, two great opportunities to get out in the field with Dr. Bart Lardner! 🌱🐄

On August 26, we’re heading out for our Stalk Walk: Corn Tour. We’ll visit the GRO corn variety trial, tour a local producer’s operation, and take a look at Silage Systems’ field, with plenty of time to talk corn, forage and what we’re seeing this season. Dinner is included! 🌽

Then on August 27, join us in Fort Assiniboine for Weathering the Seasons, where Bart will share practical ideas for building resilient pastures, making the most of your forage, and improving winter feeding.

Come for one or join us for both!

📅 August 26 & 27
👉 Register at farmingforward.ca/events

We hope to see you there!

08/14/2026

Technology is transforming the way we manage grazing systems. From GPS collars and virtual fencing to drones and soil moisture monitoring, these tools can help producers make informed decisions, improve efficiency, and support sustainable pasture management.

This week, we're exploring how innovation and technology are shaping the future of grazing. By combining traditional knowledge with modern tools, producers can better monitor livestock, optimize pasture use, and respond to changing conditions.