Powdery mildew on a squash leaf.

Plant-based plant protection

Crop chem firm Gowan Canada has picked up registration for its first biological product in the Canadian horticulture market. The product, called EcoSwing, is approved for control of mummy berry in high-bush blueberries and powdery mildew in cucurbits such as pumpkins, squash and cucumber. It’s also approved for suppression of apple scab in apples and […] Read more






How to get started on the succession road

How to get started on the succession road

If you’ve resolved to start transitioning the farm, consider these insights

The skills that farmers require to successfully navigate the retirement and transition process are not necessarily the same skills that built the business.




U.S. announces 25 per cent additional tariffs on autos

U.S. announces 25 per cent additional tariffs on autos

“Foreign-made” automobiles from all countries to be affected

It was unclear after the announcement how the tariff would be applied to the integrated North American auto sector, which builds sub-assemblies for autos in all three countries before they’re added to finished vehicles.


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What do you want to know before voting in Canada’s federal election?

Looking for answers to the questions that concern you the most? Let us know

Glacier FarmMedia is dedicated to covering the 2025 federal election with your interests as farmers as our lens. Our team of reporters will be speaking with politicians across Canada during the five-week election campaign. What do YOU want to ask them? Have your say below and we’ll update this page with your responses at bottom. […] Read more

Agronomy for better decision-making in the field
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Agronomy for better decision-making in the field

The path to a more successful growing season is paved with more insightful on-farm data

At Manitoba Ag Days earlier this year, Brunel Sabourin with Antara Agronomy offered a presentation on how growers can more effectively use on-farm data for better decision-making in the field. Sabourin, an agronomist and certified crop advisor, spoke about how growers can apply benchmarks to their farm operations, how technology can help identify areas in […] Read more