Cattle producers have a lot to think about when considering adding a cover crop or a perennial legume to their operation
Glacier FarmMedia – Last summer, Glacier FarmMedia caught up with Graeme Finn, rancher and founder of Union Forage, at Ag in Motion. Here’s what he had to say about everything from cover crop blends to the “slow ponies” of the forage world — perennials. “Before you even start down this journey with cover crops, know […] Read more
Canada strives to attract gene-editing expertise
Seed development companies want to see more ability to collect royalties than what is currently available in some crops
Glacier FarmMedia – Canada has difficulty attracting companies to develop crop varieties due to the amount of farm-saved seed used by growers. As countries try to establish themselves as suitable places for development of gene-edited crops, there are questions about Canada’s ability to be a player. Gene editing can help with production challenges with many […] Read more
John Deere farm equipment dealerships merge in Alberta
Horizon Ag and Turf combine to form 13-store network to increase the specialization capacity for customers
Farms have grown significantly in recent years, and so have most machinery dealerships that supply them. In June, Alberta-based John Deere dealers Martin Deerline and Agland announced they will merge operations effective July 31, creating a 13-store network. “From the Agland standpoint, we hadn’t grown in a long time,” says current general manager Cam Kay. […] Read more
Electric eWeeder coming to North America
British companies Garford and RootWave team up to build a weed-control implement that doesn’t use chemicals
In response to concerns about chemical use and weed resistance, two British companies have teamed up to produce a system that uses electricity to kill weeds. Tillage manufacturer Garford has partnered with RootWave, which developed the electrical technology. The resulting eWeeding system is being introduced to the market, starting in the United Kingdom, with plans […] Read more
Graze alfalfa without the fear of bloating
Glacier FarmMedia – There are many good reasons to include alfalfa in a grazing stand and one big reason not to: bloat. That’s a shame, experts say, because appropriate management practices can help farmers reap the legume’s benefits while minimizing problems. Alfalfa is rich in nutrition and good for the land, but bloat can kill […] Read more
VIDEO: Winter camelina a new oilseed option?
The crop is very competitive and gets ahead of the weeds in the spring, even on land where canola crops struggle
SASKATOON — It’s hard to miss Darcy Friesen’s farm when you’re approaching it from the south. On a mid-June day, his brilliant green, knee-high camelina crop is about to bloom and dwarfs everything else nearby, and so it should. Friesen planted the crop last fall. “I grew some spring camelina a couple years ago, I […] Read more
Permaculture inspires Manitoba hobby farmer
One of Slade Doyle’s biggest priorities on his 240-acre hobby farm is sustainability. While Doyle has learned about many different sustainable practices, the one that spoke to him the most was permaculture. “I became a champion for soil health, and of course, that led me down to the roads of regenerative agriculture and then permaculture,” […] Read more
BBQ pain for we beer and burger boys
Here's where inflation gets real
Here’s where inflation gets real: When millions of Americans get together for backyard barbecues on July 4, the average host is going to be shelling out US$99 for ingredients, including beer and burgers. In 2018 the same stuff only cost $73, according to Rabobank, the global agricultural lender. The average guy or gal now has […] Read more
Canadian milk tests for avian flu come up empty
Canadian Food Inspection Agency says continued negative results support view virus has not reached domestic herd
Glacier FarmMedia – There are no traces of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) in domestic milk, as far as Canadian authorities can find. The Canadian Food Inspection Agency says the latest testing, which put 600 retail milk samples under the microscope, has not found evidence of the virus. Testing was done in collaboration with the […] Read more
Enjoy a drive among the wildflowers in the Cypress Hills
If you enjoy prairie wildflowers, this is the summer to visit the Cypress Hills. When we went in early June, the flowers were some of the best we’ve seen this early in the season, thanks to ample spring moisture. While conditions can change, this may be a banner year. Cypress Hills stands out for wildflowers […] Read more
