Agriculture

Risk factors identified for respiratory disease

Approximately five percent of calves treated for BRD before weaning.

Dec 2, 2022 3:29 PM Read more >

Canola sits on biofuel sidelines

Only 136 million litres of the 413 million litres of biodiesel used by Canadian drivers was canola-based in 2021.

Dec 2, 2022 1:22 PM Read more >

Amendment to Copyright Act to give farmers access to machinery software

 APAS supports farmers’ right to repair equipment.

Nov 28, 2022 12:49 PM Read more >

Opinion: Drone regulations ground valuable farming technology

Current aerial regulations weren’t designed for larger, utility machines that work on their own.

Nov 28, 2022 7:50 AM Read more >

Bulls require special winter care

A veterinarian advises producers to ensure that adequate bull body condition is maintained during the cold months.

Nov 27, 2022 10:28 AM Read more >

When the tech pipeline plugs

Fifteen years later grasshopper bio-pesticide still not commercially available.

Nov 27, 2022 7:21 AM Read more >

Mixing it up can yield breeding advantages

The science behind hybrid vigour has been known for a long time, but producers are encouraged to tap into its potential.

Nov 26, 2022 2:39 PM Read more >

Sask. gains control of industrial carbon pricing

Premier Scott Moe said he would consider investing money in nuclear technology.

Nov 26, 2022 2:11 PM Read more >

Agriculture This Week: Specialized farming can face tight margins

The question becomes how long to hang on before changing the core of a farm operation away from livestock?

Nov 25, 2022 6:30 AM Read more >

Game puts students in touch with barriers to food security

High school students gain important life skills with new food security and financial literacy resource.

Nov 24, 2022 3:12 PM Read more >