Producers urged to test their water’s quality
A Saskatchewan livestock specialist says visually inspecting water is not a reliable way to determine its suitability Considering that a
COVID-19 Forces farmers to go digital
COVID-19 has interrupted the face-to-face contact farmers traditionally enjoyed with their agronomists, suppliers and equipment dealers. Although not as efficient,
Strategic Spreading
Research into variable rate manure application looks to understand effects on environmental systems. "I think we're seeing some promising results
Full-value or half-value from precision ag efforts?
“We getting all kinds of satellite imagery and aircraft and drone aerial imagery. That’s good, but those images need to
Raise Healthier Calves by Monitoring Heat Stress
Our focus should be to recognize the signs of heat stress and take action for prevention. Calves start to feel
Birkstead Holsteins See Fertility, Health Benefits from Crossbreeding
Crossbreeding cows has become the new normal for Birkstead Holsteins in Elora, Ontario. Thomas Wantenaar and his family have been
Rock dust reduces carbon dioxide in air
Spreading volcanic rock on farmland not only has the potential to remove carbon dioxide but has several side benefits, the
Calcium and Manganese deficiencies
Calcium and manganese are two soil abundant elements that are often not as plant available and may be deficient in
Earthworms enhance soil tilth and fertility
Here are just a few things the earthworms do to improve our soil. They alter soil structure, improving water movement,
Climate change could cause droughts across North America
Warming allows the atmosphere to absorb more moisture giving rise to more intense rain and the feeling that droughts are