Iron is an essential mineral that our bodies use to make hemoglobin, which is used to carry oxygen to all parts of the body through the red blood cells.
Farm Living
Saskatchewan ranch offers cowboy hospitality
The historic operation, which was founded in the Cypress Hills more than 100 years ago, offers history and dramatic scenery
The Reesor Ranch in the Cypress Hills combines history with heritage, hospitality and a chance to explore the natural prairie amid jaw-dropping landscapes.
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.
Agronomists share tips for evaluating new crop products and tech: Part 3
There is always some new product or technology coming around the corner. How do crop consultants filter out the noise and arrive at a reliable recommendation for their clients?
Glacier FarmMedia – With new products, new production practices and new technology converging on the agriculture industry at a frenetic pace in recent years, independent agronomists and crop advisors are feeling the pressure to provide clients with recommendations sort the wheat from the proverbial chaff about what might or might not work on an individual […] Read more
Agronomists share tips for evaluating new crop products and tech: Part 2
There is always some new product or technology coming around the corner. How do crop consultants filter out the noise and arrive at a reliable recommendation for their clients?
Glacier FarmMedia – With new products, new production practices and new technology converging on the agriculture industry at a frenetic pace in recent years, independent agronomists and crop advisors are feeling the pressure to provide clients with recommendations sort the wheat from the proverbial chaff about what might or might not work on an individual […] Read more
Agronomists share tips for evaluating new crop products and tech: Part 1
There is always some new product or technology coming around the corner. How do crop consultants filter out the noise and arrive at a reliable recommendation for their clients?
Glacier FarmMedia – With new products, new production practices and new technology converging on the agriculture industry at a frenetic pace in recent years, independent agronomists and crop advisors are feeling the pressure to provide clients with recommendations sort the wheat from the proverbial chaff about what might or might not work on an individual […] Read more
Joint ventures, farming trusts have different purposes
Joint ventures and farm trusts should be considered to help address some challenges you may have with the growing generations and farm succession.
Male farmers face stresses unique to agriculture
Loss of animals, farm succession, labour-intensive harvest and higher suicide rates contribute to farmers’ mental burden
June is Men’s Mental Health Awareness Month, and a farm-focused initiative has found four factors that adversely affect male producers’ mental well-being.
Produce out of the garden makes great summer meals
Summer is the gateway for great seasonal food to be enjoyed straight from the garden.
Food scientist comes to MSG’s defence
The food ingredient has gained an unsavoury reputation over the years, but an Alberta researcher says the bad rap isn’t deserved
A Northern Alberta Institute of Technology food scientist says it’s not MSG that makes people feel sick after eating Chinese food - it’s over-consumption.
