By: Stacie Yaremko
Spring is always a hectic time for farmers. They’re usually stretched to the limit having to take care of all required tasks prior to planting, from prepping equipment to finalizing… Read More
By: Sheldon Hains
Last winter was a bad one for winter kill in forage crops across Alberta, and it’s shaping up to be another tough year. While it has been cold for much… Read More
By: Matt Fagnou
There’s an app for that — is a common phrase these days. There seems to be a smartphone app for almost everything. And the agriculture industry is no exception. An… Read More
By: Darcy Eskra
We all know how difficult this year’s harvest was for Alberta farmers. A very wet fall and early snow meant grain crops were put in the bin late and in… Read More
By: Perry Ross
Corn used to be grown only in southern Alberta and a handful of other places in the province. But that’s not the case anymore. Corn can now be found in… Read More
By: Ernie Nycholat
For many growers these days, it’s important to get accurate, current and regional information on new seed varieties in order to stay competitive. There are a lot of places growers… Read More
By: Twyla Jones
Weeds have always been one of the biggest yield robbers for farmers. Any time growers can reduce weed pressure prior to putting a crop in the ground, they’re ahead of… Read More
By: Norm Flore
Swathing was long considered the go-to method for ensuring crop uniformity when it came time to combine, but today more farmers are opting to use chemical control and then straight… Read More
By: Jordan Peterson
Knowing how to identify cereal leaf diseases in your wheat and barley fields is a critical aspect of crop management. If it’s not done correctly and the right fungicides aren’t… Read More
