Agriculture

Commentary: The politics of pesticides could get much worse

Questioning the science behind Canada's pesticide regulation.

Nov 23, 2023 9:00 PM Read more >

Winter wheat crop gets off to good start in U.S.

The crop is 93 per cent planted, which is in line with the five-year average.

Nov 23, 2023 9:50 AM Read more >

Soil-moisture management in dry times

Soil cores can be used to see if a field has enough moisture reserves to carry a crop, or if fertilizer rates should be cut.

Nov 22, 2023 10:36 AM Read more >

2023 Agribition kicks off with burning of the brand

Premier Scott Moe and longtime ag reporter Jim Smalley together helped launch the 2023 Canadian Western Agribition.

Nov 21, 2023 8:53 AM Read more >

Opinion: Ways must be found to retain immigrants

Agriculture reported peak vacancy of 7.4 per cent.

Nov 20, 2023 9:00 PM Read more >

Climate change a threat to Prairie agriculture

Rising temperatures and reduced snowfall having an impact on Prairie crops.

Nov 19, 2023 5:00 PM Read more >

New campaign promotes canola

Campaign’s website features canola’s environmental and nutritional benefits.

Nov 19, 2023 8:00 AM Read more >

Biofuel sector hopes for sign from feds

Production tax credit comes into force Jan. 1, 2025.

Nov 19, 2023 7:00 AM Read more >

Large U.S. corn crop to put pressure on feed barley prices

Corn exports to Canada bumped up to 3.2 million tonnes.

Nov 18, 2023 7:00 PM Read more >

Truckers request more flexibility

Sector cites animal welfare concerns as it asks for more flexibility in enforcing hours of work while transporting livestock.

Nov 18, 2023 4:00 PM Read more >