Land, Livestock & Innovation Land, Livestock & Innovation In Strathclair, Man., a fifth-generation farmer quietly leads the charge toward a more resilient, regenerative future for Prairie agriculture.
Test Smarter to Spend Less Test Smarter to Spend Less Soil testing isn’t expensive – especially compared to fertilizer.
Prairie Farmers Still Wrestling with Drought Prairie Farmers Still Wrestling with Drought Drought has been a consistent issue for many Prairie farmers for the majority of the past decade.
Managing Weeds in Pastures Managing Weeds in Pastures Maintaining productive pastures is key to many livestock producers’ operations.
Reconnecting Canadians with Their Most-Consumed Grain Reconnecting Canadians with Their Most-Consumed Grain Every week, millions of Canadians enjoy their morning toast, lunch wraps and pasta dinners.
Dealer Advice: Navigating Right-to-Repair Dealer Advice: Navigating Right-to-Repair Our new federal right-to-repair laws – Bills C-244 and C-294 – received Royal Assent in November 2024.
Serving & Growing Serving & Growing Farmer-driven organizations have a strong presence in Western Canadian agriculture.
Old Tractors, New Life the Rise of Restoration Old Tractors, New Life the Rise of Restoration In recent years, vintage tractor restoration has become more than just a hobby.
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.
Farmland Values Climb Across the Prairies-Manitoba Leads, Ontario Holds Steady Friday, October 10, 2025 Canadian cultivated farmland values rose by an average of 6.0 per cent in the first half of 2025, according to the mid-year farmland values review by Farm Credit Canada (FCC). This marks a modest acceleration compared to the first half of 2024, which saw a 5.5 per cent increase. Over... Read this article online
Setting Foundations for Higher Yielding Soybeans Thursday, October 9, 2025 Farmers can achieve higher soybean yields by focusing on strong foundations and careful field management according to Shaun Casteel, Extension Soybean Specialist from Purdue University, who spoke at the in August. He emphasized that no single method guarantees success—each field... Read this article online
Canada Post Strike Continues to Threatens Agri-Businesses and Rural Communities Thursday, October 9, 2025 The Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB) is calling on the federal government to take swift action to end the ongoing Canada Post strike, warning that the disruption is causing serious harm to small businesses – including many in the agriculture sector. “The government’s... Read this article online
Peavey Mart Reboot- New Ownership Group Targets 7–12 Stores Thursday, October 9, 2025 For many, Peavey Mart, is a name synonymous with rural retail in Western Canada. As previously reported by Farms.com (read the article Is Peavey Mart Making a Comeback?), the new ownership group that acquired the Peavey Mart name and intellectual property from the now-defunct Peavey... Read this article online
Gleaner T Series Combine Updates Thursday, October 9, 2025 Gleaner continues to advance harvest technology with its new T Series combine, delivering major improvements in power, reliability, and ease of operation. Designed with the farmer in mind, the T Series focuses on performance, accessibility, and cutting-edge precision tools for... Read this article online