Agriculture

Nutrien names Ken Seitz president, CEO amid sweeping changes in agriculture markets

Saskatoon-based fertilizer giant Nutrien Ltd. has named Ken Seitz president and CEO following a months-long global talent search.

Aug 8, 2022 7:47 AM Read more >

Producers think outside the box with cattle feed

When times are tough, cattle learn to eat kochia.

Aug 8, 2022 7:27 AM Read more >

Shattering design to release ahead of combine

New genetics provide pod-shatter-resistant canola variety.

Aug 7, 2022 3:11 PM Read more >

Stock dogs put through their paces

Dogs have a natural need for leadership and look at the owner as an authority figure they trust.

Aug 7, 2022 7:20 AM Read more >

Search for disease pathogens goes molecular

Agriculture Canada scientists are developing biological assays that can be used to detect crop and livestock diseases.

Aug 6, 2022 3:05 PM Read more >

The Halls fell in love on the first ride with horses

Benson-area family has discovered their love of horses the past few years.

Aug 6, 2022 1:11 PM Read more >

An app for that: keeping track is key to keeping up in agronomy business or farm

Mapping and note-taking are the stock and trade for agrologists and large farms, but rapid record keeping can be onerous.

Aug 5, 2022 2:57 PM Read more >

Opinion: Fertilizer use not the same as fertilizer emissions

A 30 percent reduction in fertilizer emissions is not the same as a 30 percent ban on fertilizer use.

Aug 4, 2022 2:30 PM Read more >

Prairie farmers adopt holistic farm management

Holistic management places emphasis on family and relationships, as well as agriculture.

Aug 4, 2022 1:07 PM Read more >

Discovery Farm works with technology incubator

The 610-acre site Discovery Farm in Saskatchewan has become the western Canadian hub for demonstration research activities.

Aug 3, 2022 3:39 PM Read more >