Hallie Shoffner field tests ag tech systems on her farm in Arkansas in exchange for equity in the startups.  |  Photo supplied by Hallie Schoffner

Farms grow venture capitalists

Glacier FarmMedia – When Hallie Shoffner runs a trial on her Arkansas farm, she gets an equity stake in the startup whose product she’s testing. She’s a member of AgLaunch, a non-profit focused on boosting agricultural technology development. The equity is part of her reward for participating in their farmer network. “It has always bothered […] Read more

One way to cope with a moisture shortage is to set a canola seeding rate that results in five to eight plants per sq. foot. The lower end of the range may be appropriate in dry conditions, but don’t risk a thin stand.  |  File photo

Farmers aim for higher yields with less moisture

Trevor Hadwen says recent snowfall in many parts of the Prairies is welcome but is a “drop in the bucket” when it comes to rebuilding soil moisture reserves. The agroclimate specialist with Agriculture Canada’s National Agroclimate Information Service in Regina says a lot of the winter precipitation to date has been lost to the atmosphere. […] Read more