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Root AI farm assistant put to the test

Root AI farm assistant put to the test

Farm Credit Canada’s artificial intelligence tool, Root AI, has some learning to do before it can really pitch in on Canadian farms.
Canadian canola prices at a potential inflection point

Canadian canola prices at a potential inflection point

The week ending July 24, 2025, saw both higher canola prices and much-needed rain for the parched Canadian Prairies.
Tornadoes are an extreme whirlwind

Tornadoes are an extreme whirlwind

Examining tornado vortex theory and multiple vortex theory.
Going beyond 'resistant' on crop seed labels

Going beyond 'resistant' on crop seed labels

Variety resistance is getting more specific, but that information must be conveyed in a way that actually helps producers make rotation decisions.
Saskatoon company tests peat inoculant replacement

Saskatoon company tests peat inoculant replacement

Insight Plant Health’s Clean Granular Technology is expected to provide environmental and economic benefits.
Sask Wheat research chair to accelerate crop variety development

Sask Wheat research chair to accelerate crop variety development

Studies to focus on applied genomics and pre-breeding strategies.
Advance payment changes urged by CCGA

Advance payment changes urged by CCGA

Administrators say federal government needs to build more trust into the Advance Payment Program.
Wet start to the season and wildfire smoke affecting bees

Wet start to the season and wildfire smoke affecting bees

Honeybees require a certain light intensity to leave the hive to forage.
Anaerobic digestion seen as possible emissions solution

Anaerobic digestion seen as possible emissions solution

Research finds agriculture waste could be transformed into biogas and fertilizer using bacteria-based technology.
New AI tool provides farmer support 24/7

New AI tool provides farmer support 24/7

RDAR, FCC team up to offer free generative AI tool Root.
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