Agriculture

Soil health skepticism prevalent

Survey finds that many farmers see it as a contemporary fad.

Aug 10, 2025 7:00 PM Read more >

Digestate can now be stored and applied as an organic fertilizer

Offers a lower-cost nutrient feedstock for organic producers, says Alberta Agriculture.

Aug 10, 2025 6:00 AM Read more >

Ritz looks back on his time as agriculture minister

Whether it’s supply management or farmer support for the wheat board, the former minister has an opinion.

Aug 9, 2025 7:00 PM Read more >

Blocking patterns lead to heat waves

The boundary between cold and warm air is where the majority of our 'weather,' or storm systems, occur.

Aug 9, 2025 6:00 PM Read more >

Ranch technology takes balancing rations from hours to minutes

Event will spotlight innovation in the beef industry, where technology has not kept up with the crop production industry.

Aug 9, 2025 4:00 PM Read more >

Prairie fall weather outlook mixed for late summer and early fall

Weather models show no clear consensus on how late summer and early fall 2025 will shake out for the Canadian Prairies, but some expect cooler temperatures.

Aug 9, 2025 7:50 AM Read more >

Ritz still getting things done

Former federal agriculture minister now serves as reeve of a rural municipality in Saskatchewan.

Aug 8, 2025 12:03 PM Read more >

Canola council cuts field agronomy team

Move is part of the council’s ‘refreshed strategic framework.’

Aug 8, 2025 6:00 AM Read more >

Foodgrains Bank sounds alarm on slow progress in addressing global hunger

Number of people facing hunger fell in 2024, but war and food costs continue to drive insecurity.

Aug 6, 2025 6:00 AM Read more >

Farm groups push Ottawa to prioritize agriculture amid uncertainty

Farm groups are asking for federal action on regulation and trade amid mounting financial pressures and tariff fears.

Aug 5, 2025 6:00 AM Read more >