Agriculture

Starter fertilizer sprayed on seed, in furrow

Each seed is detected by a sensor when planted, and then sprayed with liquid fertilizer before the closing wheel.

Feb 4, 2023 2:34 PM Read more >

Canadian grain marketing expands its options with apps

Cash brokerage bids are available for specialty crops that have no futures markets.

Feb 4, 2023 7:23 AM Read more >

First Nations speak out against fuel, natural gas and propane exemptions

Concerns about carbon-pricing exemptions for farmers from FSIN executive.

Feb 3, 2023 2:54 PM Read more >

Feeder cattle at all-time high for Jan.

Packer margins are tightening as fewer cattle available for processing; overall North American herd shrinking.

Feb 3, 2023 1:18 PM Read more >

Sask. freezes crown-leased pasture rates for 2023, looks at stock rates

Grazing rates are based on a formula that uses fall cattle prices and long-term stocking rates of each pasture.

Feb 3, 2023 10:40 AM Read more >

BLOG: Retiring Ag in the Classroom leader a true difference maker

Johanne Ross one of my favourite people to interview.

Feb 3, 2023 10:12 AM Read more >

China’s higher feed corn use could hit barley prices

Wheat is selling for US$55 per tonne more than corn, which has pushed wheat out of rations.

Feb 3, 2023 9:49 AM Read more >

Educational role urged for hog farmers

The pork industry needs to face changing perceptions about sustainability says Brett Stuart.

Jan 30, 2023 3:37 PM Read more >

Newer transportation rules clash

Animal welfare should be recognized as emergency exception for transportation time limits for drivers, says CCA.

Jan 30, 2023 7:26 AM Read more >

Vaderstad proceeds with new Proceed multi-task seeder

Maintaining yield with lower seeding rates is a major goal of all manufacturers of seeding equipment.

Jan 29, 2023 4:16 PM Read more >