While interest in precision agriculture has surged in Canada over the past decade, it’s no secret it isn’t being adopted as quickly as some in the industry would like to see. Garth Donald, manager of agronomy in Western Canada for Decisive Farming by Telus Agriculture, agreed the adoption rate for precision ag methods such as […] Read more
Precision ag panel spells out benefits and slow adoption rate
The challenges to variable-rate-technology uptake and other precision ag tools, and industry direction and focus
How to make the most of every acre
How precision ag tools can help boost efficiency and production
It’s often said you need the right tools to do the job right. That is certainly the case in agriculture, where today’s farmer relies more and more on leading-edge technologies to push the boundaries of efficiency and production. There’s no argument on that point from Shayla Wourms, who runs a family-owned grain farm in Saskatchewan along […] Read more
Meta-analysis in canola
A review of nutrient and water use efficiency studies provides some valuable insights for farmers
Rising fertilizer prices and perilously low levels of precipitation in many areas have delivered a dangerous one-two punch to farmers across the Canadian Prairies over the past few years. A recent study conducted by a team of researchers in Alberta could offer producers hope on how best to contend with such extreme conditions. The researchers […] Read more
Resilient rotations
Researchers focus on precipitation use efficiency as a way to assess crop rotations
While extreme heat and drought made life miserable for farmers in many parts of the Prairies the past few summers, those conditions proved to be something of a silver lining for a group of researchers leading a project called Resilient Rotations. A key area of the study, which aims to develop a new approach to […] Read more
Protect the midge tolerant trait : there is no plan B
Without the proper refuge, midge tolerance could break down within 10 years
You wouldn’t buy a brand new house without purchasing a home insurance policy, and you wouldn’t take that classic Corvette out for a spin without auto insurance. That line of thinking can also apply to farming. As a farmer, if there’s something you can do to protect your investment, odds are you’re going to do […] Read more
A new approach provides evidence to support the benefits of diversified rotations
A five-year study provides science-based, region-specific information on cropping systems
A new study being conducted in Western Canada could soon provide growers with valuable insights on how to achieve more productive, sustainable and resilient cropping systems. Resilient Rotations is a comprehensive research project that aims to develop a new approach to crop rotations. The five-year study is being managed as part of the Integrated Crop […] Read more
PHOTOS: The ‘vintage’ equipment of Crooked Creek Farms
If you ever happen to visit Crooked Creek Farms near Dauphin, Man., there’s a pretty good chance you’ll take note of the many vintage farm implements stored on the property. Some of those pieces of equipment on the 750-acre family-owned farm date back as far as the 1940s, including a W-6 International Harvester tractor. But […] Read more
Prairie Memoirs: Wartime memory still fresh in mind of retired Alberta farmer
It’s a moment that remains etched in Stanley Lamb’s memory 80 years later. Lamb, 90, grew up on his family’s grain farm just outside of Clareshome, Alta., a small town located about 125 kilometres south of Calgary. As a youngster, he attended classes at a tiny one-room school situated about 15 km east of town. […] Read more
It’s showtime for Crop Production Show in Saskatoon
The Western Canadian Crop Production Show returns, and enthusiasm for the event is building
Saskatoon’s Western Canadian Crop Production Show is always one of the most anticipated happenings of the agricultural trade show season, and this year’s event is no different. This year’s show will take place Jan. 9-12 at the World Trade Centre Saskatoon at Prairieland Park. Leigh Ann Hurlburt, ag manager for Prairieland Park, says there is […] Read more
Keep on target
Strategies to minimize pesticide spray drift on your farm
Spray drift is defined as the off-target movement of pesticide dust or droplets through the air at the time of application or soon after. It can have serious implications for neighbouring farmers and other property owners. It’s an issue that has been around almost as long as pesticides have been used to protect crops against […] Read more
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