Agriculture

High-tech device aids in ag operations

Drone technology in agriculture operations provides a variety of benefits to the producer

Mar 10, 2022 11:00 AM Read more >

War introduces pea market uncertainties

Both Russia and Ukraine are large exporters of peas, say experts

Mar 10, 2022 10:00 AM Read more >

OPINION: Sustainability funding must be about more than carbon

An editorial from the Western Producer

Mar 9, 2022 2:00 PM Read more >

Russia’s proposed ban adds fuel to fertilizer price fire

Industry analysts say import halts from Russia could mean trouble

Mar 9, 2022 10:00 AM Read more >

Soil health sounds good, but what is it?

Lori Phillips, researcher with Agriculture Canada, talks soil health

Mar 8, 2022 2:00 PM Read more >

Feds fund climate change initiatives for agriculture

Approximately $183M will be delivered through the On-Farm Climate Action Fund

Mar 8, 2022 10:00 AM Read more >

Sask. crop insurance hikes coverage, premiums

Average coverage is $405 per acre and the average total premium is $12.05, up from $273 and $8.59 per acre last year

Mar 7, 2022 2:30 PM Read more >

Scientists solve mystery of grass leaf formation

Simple modulations of growth rules, based on a common pattern of gene activities, create a wide diversity of leaf shapes

Mar 7, 2022 10:00 AM Read more >

National farm income soars despite drought

Economist says assessing national numbers difficult because receipts and income vary depending on province and sector

Mar 6, 2022 3:00 PM Read more >

Nitrogen fertilizer prices expected to remain high

Strong global demand, high energy prices and government export restrictions will combine to maintain fertilizer market

Mar 6, 2022 11:00 AM Read more >