This study will help us understand how much it matters when saltwater enters our drinking water — either from saltwater

The 4R nutrient management system – using the right nutrient source at the right rate, right time, and right place

Extreme climate events endanger groundwater quality and stability, when rain water evades natural purification processes in the soil. This was

The discovery offers hope that crops could one day be engineered to grab nitrogen from the air — essentially making

Growing up on a ranch in the Columbia River Valley, water has always been part of Kat Hartwig’s life, and

As a warming climate intensifies drought and increasing consumption around the country stresses systems, a recent study has uncovered more

Yield Losses Intensify When Groundwater Dwindles, Data Shows Three decades of data have informed a new Nebraska-led study that shows

To make New York agriculture greener, an alumnus-owned farm in Union Springs will become the state’s first commercial dairy to

Upon full grid connection around spring 2024, this floating solar project will offset nearly 50% of Del-Co Water’s electricity consumption

While pumping takes little time, aquifer recharge requires thousands of years, although many aquifers are destroyed by over-pumping, the land

Manured fields on average have a yield increase of 4.4%. That adds value to any farm.  To get the best

“Earthworms are likely to have the largest potential beneficial effects in systems where they are least likely to occur,” Van

Small changes can pay dividends in water use on dairy farms, financially and in preserving water quality and supply. Determining

Water rights and laws in Arizona differ from those of Israel, and Arizona isn’t as close to seawater. Nonetheless, in

We thought Earth’s water cycle was resilient to human meddling, but new analysis shows our supplies of water in plants

The Earth has lost enough groundwater to thirsty humans to measurably tilt the planet’s axis of rotation1. The net water

As the farmer-in-residence at a research hub for tech start-ups called Area X.O, Wallace is conducting research with University of

More than half of the world’s largest lakes and Lagoons have lost significant amounts of water over the last three

Water and climate are inextricably linked. We see the effects of climate change showing up largely through water, with either

A handful of start-up companies are looking at how they can harness soil microbes to make nitrogen for crops instead

Roots Eat Bacteria

Every year, the U.N. works to highlight the importance of one of our most precious natural resources on World Water

Regenerative farming practices emphasize nutrient uptake from soils through natural soil biological cycles.  This ecologically‐based agricultural approach uses microbes and

Originally grown as a cereal crop, it has received good marks in research trials and impressed livestock producers The shock

Acadian Plant Health is one of hundreds of companies hoping to tap into a booming market for crop bio-stimulants. Fortune

Mastitis is more common and better studied in dairy cattle than beef cows but the latter group aren’t free from

A UNSW Sydney-led study shows at least two times more freshwater has shifted from warm to cold regions of the

To collect the insect data, FarmSense built a sensor called FlightSensor that has been designed to help farmers identify harmful

Most farm families are proud of their recent history, perhaps going back 50 to 100 years. And you may be

The megadrought affecting the western United States has prompted a scientist to warn that Canada’s prairie provinces need to better

Harcolm Farms is small compared to most Ontario operations. It robotically milks about 70 cows in its freestall barn. But

Much of Earth’s excess heat is now stored in the Pacific Ocean, which is the source of Prairie precipitation. This

Jim Anderson, a rancher near Rimbey, Alta., solved his winter water problems 25 years ago by creating an innovative water

Farmers will be paid for looking after England’s soils for the first time from next year, when the first stage

The first step in making nitrogen is making ammonia, which is produced by taking nitrogen from the atmosphere and combining

Cloud seeding has been used for more than 20 years to protect crops from hail in Texas. Only recently have

“Animal nutrition was my specialty,” she recalls. “But after a few years, I started thinking about the effects of livestock

At high applications levels, researchers found that biochar can not only soak up a lot of carbon, but also reduce

Rob Saik says agriculture will have to be “infinitely sustainable” to feed a growing population, including soil health, water-use efficiency,

“Using these crops for forage is very risky,” Berti told DTN. “The main risk is nitrate poisoning as it is

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The primary challenge to using kura clover as a cover crop is that seeds are sometimes difficult to find, and

More and more municipalities are struggling with dry conditions as mayors in British Columbia’s Okanagan region, as well as the

All life on Earth depends on nitrogen. Most of the crucial chemical components of our bodies, from the proteins in

Extracted from Conversations that Matter – Vancouver Sun May 1, 2021 The debate over agricultural methane is raging, cow burps

It is well known that nitrogen is important for plant growth. Farmers can artificially increase the amount of nitrogen in

According to Justin Stoler, an associate professor in geography and sustainable development at the University of Miami, water futures are

No-till experiences of an Ohioan farmer are always worth sharing.  Challenges with equipment, the weather, waterways, and a lack of

A producer from Manitoba says integrating livestock in a farming operation is a key part of a philosophy that also

Farms that grow metal-rich plants are cropping up around the world and promise a greener, less destructive alternative to mining

    Damage from soil compaction has significant impact on water infiltration, root development, nutrient uptake by crops and ultimately

Depiction of the livestock industry as a major emitter of greenhouse gas doesn’t usually consider its role in converting forages

Data from the University of Illinois shows that on plots dating back to 1873, we have lost about 80% of

“I don’t have enough evidence to sit here and beat my chest and say, ‘this is it,’ ” said Lerner.

Carbon farming is a broad set of agricultural practices across a variety of farm types that result in increased storage

Regenerative agriculture has been gaining popularity in pockets of farming over the last several years, but now Cargill Inc., the

Search for employment resource sites across Canada, positions on farms, in food and beverage manufacturing, in distribution, and much more.

A long-term study shows compost is important to improving cropping systems and increasing carbon sequestration.  It compared different management approaches

Almost all soils farmed long-term have been altered from their natural state. Most soils have become degraded due to a

Water represents 80% of the weight of a newborn piglet and is the most essential of all nutrients. Yet, in

Farmers in the US have begun implanting dairy cows with fertilised embryos of beef cattle, so they produce calves bred

Methane (CH4) is a potent greenhouse gas that is 25-28 times stronger than carbon dioxide (CO2) — the primary greenhouse

Dairy Farmers of America (DFA), a Kansas City, Kan.-based dairy cooperative owned by family farmers, announced a continued step forward

Use cow locating technology to enhance herd checks, efficiently manage cows and improve labor efficiency. Control costs without compromising cow

Grassroots Public Affairs, an Ontario firm, asked 1,004 Canadians about their views on government subsidies and support for certain commodities,

Ed White discusses some ideas about investment in land when some of the old ideas could stand to be reviewed

When Kelderview Holsteins operated a parlour, they saw one or two cases of mastitis per month. After the installation of

Unruh believed in the system, which he hoped would help beat back the saplings encroaching on his pasture while increasing

Taya Page, who hails from a farming family near Boissevain and now farms with her husband at Altoba Farms near

David Burton, a soil scientist and professor at Dalhousie University in Halifax, said that over the years, intensive agriculture production

A Saskatchewan livestock specialist says visually inspecting water is not a reliable way to determine its suitability Considering that a

COVID-19 has interrupted the face-to-face contact farmers traditionally enjoyed with their agronomists, suppliers and equipment dealers. Although not as efficient,

Research into variable rate manure application looks to understand effects on environmental systems.  “I think we’re seeing some promising results

“We getting all kinds of satellite imagery and aircraft and drone aerial imagery. That’s good, but those images need to

Our focus should be to recognize the signs of heat stress and take action for prevention. Calves start to feel

Crossbreeding cows has become the new normal for Birkstead Holsteins in Elora, Ontario. Thomas Wantenaar and his family have been

Spreading volcanic rock on farmland not only has the potential to remove carbon dioxide but has several side benefits, the

Calcium and manganese are two soil abundant elements that are often not as plant available and may be deficient in

Here are just a few things the earthworms do to improve our soil. They alter soil structure, improving water movement,

Warming allows the atmosphere to absorb more moisture giving rise to more intense rain and the feeling that droughts are

This article reviews the changing communication methods as we adapt to the virus challenge.  But some things will never change

This article gives a new rebuttal to the assertion that agriculture continues to add greenhouse gases to our atmosphere but

It looks like Australia’s climate luck is moving to Canada where we will become the breadbasket to the world. According

Farmers for Climate Solutions, a new group formed to  start looking at ways they can do something about the climate

California dairy operators are working towards a better understanding of fertilization techniques.   The idea is to take a much closer

Two speakers at the recent Manitoba Young Farmers conference demonstrated how to analyze data to find money-saving efficiencies.  “Some people

It’s clear that recent events expose a fundamental flaw in the global systems that bring us our daily bread. In

According to the news release, over the last two decades, farmers in the central United States have moved toward monocultures

This article reviews the relationship between microbes, soil, roots and the flow of nutrients in plants.  How many worms turn

This article from the Manitoba Co-operator  describes kids learning AI in a day and points out that technology is the

This article is to serve as an early-warning advice to enable mitigating activities to be planned and implemented in time

This article from the Manitoba Co-operator describes one “Millennial Farmer” and how he has found a multitude of followers, a

This article describes a large dairy complex.  It therefore fails to point out that smaller dairies can make an impact

The Okanagan will have considerably hotter summers, along with warmer winters and longer growing seasons, according to a new climate change

This article reviews some of the strategies that farmers will be adopting in the coming years.  While it reflects Ohio

After trudging through the thick layer of snow blanketing his farmland, Brent Preston shovels some aside and begins digging into

The recent streak of record-breaking hot years is set to continue throughout the next decade. It is likely that every

What’s new!  

This comparison shows how the negative press comparisons could be refuted by reducing fresh water consumption on the farm by

ATD’s system separates and concentrates dissolved nutrients, providing the opportunity to apply them wherever and whenever you need them.  Dried

This article reviews the changes needed to feed more people sustainably with what we have and points to 9 limits

New funding available to Agriculture sector ready to adopt new technology to increase sustainability  Eligible applicants include not-for-profit organizations and

“One of the most important tools a farmer can have as he manages compaction is a tire air pressure gauge,”

This farmer tells a story of the ‘old times’ and the ‘new times’ on his 500 acre farm, the learning

Manitoba editor makes a point. Why not move from the trial-and-error mode to one that is closer to the scientific

Here comes a ‘milk machine’ to your favorite retailer.  The manufacturer will offer flavors, adjustable texture and mouthfeel with a

This Australian editorial describes ‘dryness’ in an emotional picture of what may be an extreme situation down there, but it

Change may be in the wind. “The implications reach far beyond food security… Farmers turned climate refugees will need to