Agriculture

Farmers can now buy robotic weeder

The artificial intelligence-based platform was originally marketed as a service, but the new generation will be for sale.

Mar 4, 2023 10:04 AM Read more >

Soybean crush margins plummet in wake of EPA ruling

Sector says agency’s proposed renewable volume obligation for biomass-based diesel provides little incentive for crushers.

Mar 4, 2023 9:51 AM Read more >

Opinion: Farmers partner with land investors

The value of an acre of farmland in Saskatchewan has increased by 391 percent since 2001, the highest in the country.

Mar 4, 2023 7:41 AM Read more >

Grain floods into west coast ports

Elevator companies are not reporting major problems 
as the shipping season shapes up to be a ‘banner year.’

Mar 4, 2023 6:46 AM Read more >

Sask. cattle producers face vet shortage, low profitability

Organizations calling for support of sector.

Mar 3, 2023 1:04 PM Read more >

Road salt impacts groundwater year-round

Groundwater provides almost half of all drinking water worldwide.

Mar 3, 2023 10:25 AM Read more >

Crop prices to drop but still remain high

USDA expects larger supplies to reduce grain and oilseed prices, although they will remain higher than historical levels.

Mar 3, 2023 9:46 AM Read more >

U.S. gets tough on organic fraud

Changes were made to address organic fraud and to protect consumer trust in the sector.

Mar 3, 2023 8:39 AM Read more >

Complete reset urged for transition to organics

Organic yields are about 20 percent lower than conventional yields.

Mar 3, 2023 8:33 AM Read more >

Agriculture This Week: Technological advancement changes the way ag producers get information

The element lost is the coffee and donuts which was the time for farmer-to-farmer sharing.

Mar 3, 2023 6:30 AM Read more >