Agriculture

Research optimizes fertilizer applications in agriculture

GIFS researchers at USask identify protein that helps tell plants ‘no’ when nitrogen is low.

Sep 14, 2023 3:00 PM Read more >

Farm leaders find common ground at Charlottetown conference

Similar challenges faced in trade, and sustainability and innovation.

Sep 14, 2023 1:00 PM Read more >

End of harvest in sight for many Saskatchewan producers

Harvest has progressed nicely this past week with 68 per cent of this year’s crop now in the bin.

Sep 14, 2023 10:05 AM Read more >

Strong world wheat demand expected

A robust export program could be in the cards for Canadian farmers as the European Union faces serious quality problems.

Sep 14, 2023 7:00 AM Read more >

Case IH breaks 700 horsepower mark

Steiger 715 Quadtrac becomes power leader of production tractors, while new undercarriage provides larger footprint.

Sep 12, 2023 6:00 AM Read more >

Farm tests heat detection technology

Cow-calf producers in Sask. test ear tags that send alerts to their phone to let them know when cows are ready to breed.

Sep 11, 2023 9:00 PM Read more >

Increase in sow prolapses remains a mystery for sector

Research is ongoing to discover the causes of this condition, and certain pre-prolapse red flags have been spotted.

Sep 11, 2023 2:28 PM Read more >

Research centre aims to eradicate hog diseases

U.S. university conducts barn-applicable studies using expertise in its animal science and veterinary departments.

Sep 11, 2023 8:16 AM Read more >

More producers start growing rye as crop prepares for a recovery

Rye crop is on the cusp of a bounce-back.

Sep 10, 2023 2:00 PM Read more >

Photos: Wilson Old Tyme Harvest shows how antique equipment worked

A large crowd turned out to see farming practices from the good ol' days.

Sep 9, 2023 8:05 AM Read more >