Agriculture

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 >

New seeding systems introduced to Canada

Lemken hopes South African company’s lineup will help it expand domestically and give producers new options.

Jan 29, 2023 12:02 PM Read more >

The food systems that will feed Mars are set to transform food on Earth

Once bacteria are happily growing away under a Martian sky, they will provide nutrients needed to support luxurious crops of plants.

Jan 29, 2023 9:14 AM Read more >

Port fees could trickle down to farmers

The WGEA is seeking intervenor status as are the provinces of Saskatchewan and Manitoba.

Jan 29, 2023 7:51 AM Read more >

Seeding dates reconsidered

A percentage of farmers continue to seed canola as early as possible. Others are deliberately seeding canola in late May.

Jan 28, 2023 2:37 PM Read more >