Southern Alberta farmers putting research into practice, pushing ahead traditional seeding times by months for spring wheat and durum
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Southern Alberta farms explore ultra-early seeding
Farmer hoping for favourable results from early January spring wheat/durum seeding
Fall clean-up and bringing animals home at the Eppich ranch
Removing old fence rows means new pasture options for Spring 2026
Winter is approaching which meant emoving old fence rows and bringing livestock home before the cold and the snow at the Eppich family ranch.
Maintain motion to ease joint stiffness
Fit to Farm: Simple movements can get circulation flowing within our joint cavities
As we proceed into colder, drier temperatures, it’s common to hear reports of more joint stiffness and pain, athletic therapist Kathlyn Hossack writes.
Store that seasonal-use equipment properly
Kioti has a few recommendations for small equipment owners
Owners of small seasonal equipment may believe autumn maintenance isn’t needed if a machine will be kept out of the harsh elements over winter — only to find unexpected problems come spring.
New genetics could lead to more camelina acres on the Prairies
Saskatchewan research hopes to take both winter and spring camelina varieties to the next level
Both winter and spring camelina might be on the cusp of better varieties to help boost production of the oilseed in Western Canada.
Tracking cow-calf yardage can improve decision-making
The Beef Cattle Research Council has a calculator to help make the process easier
The Beef Cattle Research Centre has a calculator to help with the process of adding up yardage — the overhead for cow-calf operations.
Tips for planting a successful fall crop
Seed expert says farmers who start planning early and have everything ready to go at seeding will have a smoother time
Growing crops that overwinter, such as a fall hybrid rye or winter wheat, is a different way of farming in some ways than a spring crop, so producers need to be aware of that, Greg Stamp says.
Silverado EV, F-150 Lightning take a cold comparison
CAA evaluated the two EV pickups as part of a winter road test
The object of CAA’s test was to determine the actual cold-weather driving range for each of the vehicles involved, and compare that to their manufacturers’ published claims.
Calving season: Timing and transition
Beef producers talk about their motivations for changing calving timing
For many cow-calf producers, calving season is a favourite time of year. After waiting 283 days, farmers are finally able to see the result of their breeding decisions as well as welcome a new crop of animals that will likely become a large portion of their annual revenue. Looking at survey data over the past […] Read more
COMMENT: Why winter makes you more vulnerable to colds – a public health nurse explains the science behind the season
Being cold isn't why you get a cold. But it is true that cold weather makes it easier to catch respiratory viruses such as the cold and flu. Research also shows that lower temperatures are associated with higher COVID-19 rates.
Cyber-Savvy Farmer
