Crop Production ran for three days and had lots going on; here are some of the stand-out moments from this year
A packed parking lot, lineups at each entrance and a steady hum of conversation were key features at the 42nd Western Canadian Crop Production Show at Prairieland Park in Saskatoon, Jan. 14-16. In the few uncharacteristically warm January days above 0 C, the show made its home in Halls A through E at Prairieland. This […] Read more
Janelle Rudolph
Stories by Janelle Rudolph
Stacking the deck against African swine fever
The hog industry prepares for a quick and overwhelming international response should the disease be found in Canada
Glacier FarmMedia – The fallout if African swine fever arrives in Canada is enough to keep the pork sector up at night. There would be direct animal health impacts from a virus that devastated hog barns in China and other Asian nations only a few years ago. The impact on markets and trade, however, is […] Read more
Jeff Schoenau’s top 10 soil related lessons
With a 40-year career in soil science, Jeff Schoenau is an accomplished researcher, professor and the mind that designed the Plant Root Simulator probe. During the 2024 Agronomy Research Update in Saskatoon, Schoenau didn’t share any new research findings. Instead, he shared the biggest lessons he’s learned in his 40 years in the field. There […] Read more
Crop Production Show 2025: Spray drone research continues
Tom Wolf, a research specialist at Agrimetrix, shared some of the spray drone research he and others in the subject area have done at the Nufarm Information Theatre during the Western Canadian Crop Production Show yesterday. While the use of spray drones for chemical application is still illegal in Canada, research on how to use […] Read more
Episode two of Western Producer documentary launches during 2025 Crop Production Show
During a private event hosted by Glacier FarmMedia during the 2025 Crop Production Show, the second episode of the Western Producer’s documentary series, Welcome to the Farm Show, made its debut. On Jan. 14, guests gathered in the high tower of the Sheraton Cavalier in Saskatoon for the premiere of License to Drive. It showcases […] Read more
Crop Production Show 2025: Saskatchewan funds agriculture research
The Saskatchewan government has partnered with agricultural industry groups to commit $14.8 million to the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership. Of that, $5.4 million has been co-funded from the 10 industry partners, while the rest of the investment comes from the Saskatchewan Agriculture Development Fund (ADF). The announcement came on day two of the 2025 Crop […] Read more
Winter care helps lead to healthy spring calves
Mineral supplements are called the ‘superhero’ of cattle diets, but making sure the right ones are used is important
Glacier FarmMedia – As snow flies across the Prairies, calves are shipped and bulls are removed from the cow herd. Winter feeding is next on the list and good nutrition is vital to ensure the health and growth of calves and bred cows. Stephanie Hansen, professor of animal science at Iowa State University, notes the […] Read more
Happy pigs are more productive
Adopting swine enrichment measures can create significant savings for producers as well as improve animal welfare
Glacier FarmMedia – Incorporating swine enrichment could save producers as much as $10 per animal, according to research from the industrial research chair in swine welfare at the Western College of Veterinary Medicine. Martyna Lagoda, a post-doctoral research fellow involved in the project, told the Saskatchewan Pork Industry Symposium last fall in Saskatoon that supporting […] Read more
Pulse growers fund weed control research
Sask. producer group commits $3.67 million over six years to fund five projects, including one on kochia management
Weed control has been recognized as a top issue for pulse growers in recent years. It’s also been noted that there hasn’t been many research projects aimed at specifically addressing weed issues in pulse crops. To address this gap, Saskatchewan Pulse Growers announced in mid-December it will invest in five research projects for a total […] Read more
Switch calves from milk to feed with low stress
Glacier FarmMedia – Calf stress after weaning shouldn’t be a surprise, producers heard during Manitoba Agriculture’s first Stock Talk webinar of the year in November. Calves have spent their entire lives on the farm with mom. Suddenly, mom isn’t there and, for those bound for auction, neither is the farm. “This is a very stressful […] Read more
