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Case IH breaks 700 horsepower mark

Case IH breaks 700 horsepower mark

Steiger 715 Quadtrac becomes power leader of production tractors, while new undercarriage provides larger footprint.
Farm tests heat detection technology

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.
Increase in sow prolapses remains a mystery for sector

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.
Research centre aims to eradicate hog diseases

Research centre aims to eradicate hog diseases

U.S. university conducts barn-applicable studies using expertise in its animal science and veterinary departments.
More producers start growing rye as crop prepares for a recovery

More producers start growing rye as crop prepares for a recovery

Rye crop is on the cusp of a bounce-back.
Photos: Wilson Old Tyme Harvest shows how antique equipment worked

Photos: Wilson Old Tyme Harvest shows how antique equipment worked

A large crowd turned out to see farming practices from the good ol' days.
Opinion: Axe the paperwork required for UHT tax

Opinion: Axe the paperwork required for UHT tax

A key factor in farm succession.
Sask beef producers say Ottawa should pony up

Sask beef producers say Ottawa should pony up

Saskatchewan Cattlemen’s Association has asked Ottawa to come through with its portion of of AgriRecovery funds.
Harvest season reaches full swing on Prairies

Harvest season reaches full swing on Prairies

Manitoba growers are behind the five-year average, but producers in Alberta and Saskatchewan are ahead of schedule.
Why are US pig death rates higher?

Why are US pig death rates higher?

U.S. diets often contain higher levels of insoluble fibre due to DDGS.