Forage producers across the Prairies received much-needed rainfall late last month to help ailing hay stands.
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Recent rain offers some hope for Prairie forages
Producers and forage specialists say many parts of the Prairies remain dry, despite the rain that fell in the middle of last month
New study flags trust failures with big farm data
A researcher says she has found that few producers believe they reap the biggest benefits from the new agricultural technology
The rise of big data in agriculture has also led to questions about data ownership, security and how much farmers actually trust the technology.
Rural fire protection starts with the volunteers
Members of volunteer fire departments provide hundreds of millions of dollars in cost savings to Canadian municipalities
Small rural agriculture communities still need civic services such as fire departments, and that is where volunteerism comes in.
Saskatchewan hunters offer to help with gopher problem
Landowners who want help controlling Richardson’s ground squirrels should contact the Saskatchewan Wildlife Federation
Saskatchewan Wildlife Federation will find members available near landowners and make arrangements for “responsible and ethical” control of gophers.
Crucifer still dominant flea beetle species eating Manitoba canola
Striped flea beetles have also made inroads in Manitoba canola fields, but crucifer flea beetles have been the bigger insect pest causing farmers crop damage in 2025
Striped flea beetles have also made inroads in Manitoba canola fields, but crucifer flea beetles have been the bigger insect pest causing farmers crop damage in 2025.
Manitoba watches true armyworm migration
True armyworm numbers blowing into Manitoba haven’t sparked alarm in 2025, but agriculture entomologists urge farmers to scout their crops anyway for the damaging pest insect
True armyworms blowing into Manitoba haven’t sparked alarm in 2025, but agriculture entomologists urge farmers to scout their crops anyway for the damaging pest insect.
Ottawa terminates Agri-food Immigration Pilot
Mushroom farmers ask federal government to restore program and ease labour concerns as their industry continues to grow
The mushroom industry is growing, but many mushroom growers are struggling with issues around labour, which could hamper future growth.
Taking AIM at crop production problems
What agronomy problem are you facing on your farm that you would like us to present to the agronomic experts gathered at Ag in Motion?
Hogs in good hands with this Alta. veterinarian
Frank Marshall is one of the last remaining pork veterinarians and one of the last remaining independent vets in the province
Frank Marshall has seen many changes in the hog industry since he graduated from the Western College of Veterinary Medicine in 1983.
Winter wheat advocate set to retire
Ducks Unlimited Canada agrologist has promoted winter cereals for decades and remains hopeful about the crop’s future
Ken Gross, a Ducks Unlimited Canada agrologist who has promoted winter cereals for decades, has witnessed the ups and downs of the crop in Western Canada.
