High-Tech Weed Control: Fighting Herbicide Resistance Without Reversing No-Till Gains High-Tech Weed Control: Fighting Herbicide Resistance Without Reversing No-Till Gains I grew up on my family farm in the 1980s and 1990s. Before the switch to no-till, I can remember a couple of tillage passes to supplement weed control.
What is regenerative agriculture? What is regenerative agriculture? Regenerative agriculture has been a popular topic among the farming community and the public, as environmental sustainability is a growing concern.
Progress In Managing Parasites Progress In Managing Parasites The weather this grazing season is just one factor that could increase parasite concerns for sheep and goat farmers, says Dr. Emma Borkowski.
Herbicide Resistance Across the Prairies Herbicide Resistance Across the Prairies “It’s a growing problem across the country, and it’s not just happening in Canada,” says Geddes.
Sask. Clubroot Strategy Paying Off Sask. Clubroot Strategy Paying Off Farmers in Saskatchewan were no doubt happy to see the recent announcement that no new clubroot cases had been discovered in the province in 2024.
Farming Through Uncertainty Farming Through Uncertainty Farmers across the Prairies are no strangers to the industry's challenges, and 2025 presents a particularly turbulent landscape.
Soil Carbon & Tillage Soil Carbon & Tillage Tillage breaks up soil aggregates, releases carbon and accelerates organic matter breakdown.
Revolutionizing Ranching Revolutionizing Ranching In Southwest Saskatchewan, Erika and Cyle Stewart are redefining modern ranching at Pine Ranch.
Making & Feeding Quality Hay Making & Feeding Quality Hay For most ruminants, forage makes up a significant portion of their diet.
Grants & Guidance: Unlocking Your Farm’s Potential Grants & Guidance: Unlocking Your Farm’s Potential Funding programs allow farmers to improve their land and equipment and encourage advances in the agricultural industry.
Spring Manure Management Spring Manure Management As the growing season approaches, farmers face a critical task: Managing manure application to maximize its benefits for both crop growth and soil health.
Canola Setbacks & Solutions Canola Setbacks & Solutions The 2024 growing season on the Prairies was difficult for many canola producers, as unpredictable weather patterns severely impacted crop development.
Pandemic Preparedness Bill Sparks Controversy Pandemic Preparedness Bill Sparks Controversy The recent arrival of a private members’ bill on pandemic preparedness to the Canadian Senate has caused concerns in the agricultural sector.
Planter Upgrades: Doing More With The Planter You Already Have Planter Upgrades: Doing More With The Planter You Already Have Planters have been gaining recognition for their precision and crop quality.
New Year, New Goals New Year, New Goals The agricultural community across the Prairies can reflect on 2024 as a year filled with both challenges and achievements.
Weather Woes & Mixed Yields Weather Woes & Mixed Yields With harvest wrapped up, farmers are reflecting on a growing season shaped by weather challenges.
Could your soil hold more water? Could your soil hold more water? Drought is not uncommon in the Prairies, and precipitation and soil moisture can often be the determining factor in crop success.
Renting Out Your Land Renting Out Your Land Renting out your land to a farming tenant can have many benefits.
Create a Farm Culture of Grain Safety Create a Farm Culture of Grain Safety Kendra Ulmer says that a focus on awareness and a strong safety culture is the best way to avoid the incidents and health threats that accompany grain handling.
Project Could Offer Drought Relief for Farmers Project Could Offer Drought Relief for Farmers The government of Alberta recently announced that it is studying the feasibility of a new reservoir between Calgary and Edmonton in response to the ongoing drought.
Nearly 60 confirmed candidates in Battle River-Crowfoot Monday, July 21, 2025 When voters go to the polls in Battle River-Crowfoot on Aug. 18, they should expect to see a long list of names. As of July 16, there are nearly 60 confirmed candidates. Pierre Poilievre is running for the Conservatives, Grant Abraham is running for the United Party of Canada, Michael... Read this article online
Ag buildings among Manitoba’s most endangered structures Monday, July 21, 2025 Two buildings related to Manitoba’s ag history are among the most endangered in the province. The Scallion Granary and the Lake of the Woods Grain Elevator appear on the Manitoba Historical Society’s list of the Top 10 Endangered Structures for 2025. The list is made up of... Read this article online
Changes to beef check-off go into effect next week Monday, July 21, 2025 Beginning Aug. 1, 2025, beef producers in three Western Canadian provinces will experience changes in their beef check-off collection rules. As of the beginning of August, check-off levies in B.C., Alberta, and Saskatchewan will be collected based on the seller’s home province and not... Read this article online
Canadian Farmers Grapple with High Fertilizer Prices Monday, July 21, 2025 As fertilizer prices climb well above crop returns, farmers voice frustration and uncertainty over input costs and market dynamics. As fertilizer quotes come in across the Prairies, Canadian farmers are expressing frustration over nitrogen prices they say don’t align with crop returns or... Read this article online
Canadian Barley Farming has the Lowest Carbon Intensity Friday, July 18, 2025 A new study by the Global Institute for Food Security (GIFS) at the University of Saskatchewan shows that barley grown in Saskatchewan and Western Canada has the lowest carbon intensity among all global regions studied. The research used international standards for carbon life cycle... Read this article online