Wheat near Stockholm, Saskatchewan, in July, 2024.

Sorting out the noise on fertilizer biologicals and biostimulants

With more companies entering the biologicals and biostimulant space, Prairie farmers are being urged to look past the hype and dig into the data

Biologcials and biostimulants are gaining traction, but experts say Prairie grain growers still need to ask hard questions and look for data that backs up companies’ claims.


An antique tractor' front end rises into the air as its driver takes part part in a tractor pull while fans look on at the Ag in Motion Farm show near Langham, Saskatchewan, during the July 2025 show.

Vintage power on display at Saskatchewan tractor pull

This summer’s Ag in Motion farm show included a tractor pull that featured machines built before 1960

At the Ag in Motion farm show held earlier this year near Langham, Sask., a vintage tractor pull event drew pretty significant crowds of show goers, who were mostly farmers.


An AGI smart auger on display at the Ag in Motion farm Show near Langham, Saskatchewan, in July, 2025.

AGI unveils Smart Auger prototype

AGI unveils high-tech, battery electric model that features remote operation and a ‘human detection field’

The development of a new “smart” electric auger incorporates several high-tech features along with the alternative drive system.

John Deere's machinery display at the Ag in Motion farm show near Langham, Saskatchewan, July 2025.

Deere expects steady production

John Deere vice-president warns equipment will remain available to farmers but will likely increase in price

The disruption to trade caused by the U.S. president’s passion for fluctuating tariffs will likely make new machinery more expensive.


MNP farm transition specialist Trevor Mclean laughs with Cindy Simmons, a financial planner with RBC Dominion Securities during a presentation on farm succession planning at Ag in Motion on July 16, 2025.

Farm transition plans provide clarity

Experts say family and business members need to understand present and future roles and responsibilities

A farm transition plan can provide security, clarity and peace of mind for everyone involved, said Trevor McLean, the national leader of MNP’s TransitionSmart program.

Two brown cows stand at the edge of their water trough looking toward the camera. Other cows and the field they are grazing in are visible in the background.

Monitoring water quality on your farm is crucial to animal health

Poor water quality can have devastating effects on livestock health if it is allowed to go unchecked

Water quality can change quickly in the summer, and affect cattle health. Research done with the Government of Saskatchewan looks at monitoring water quality. There are other options for providing good water to your livestock.




Spencer Harris (green shirt) speaks with attendees at the Nutrien Ag Solutions crop plots at Ag in Motion on July 16, 2025.

Interest in biological crop inputs continues to grow

Nutrien exec shares thoughts on uptake and profitability of biological crop inputs

It was only a few years ago that interest in alternative methods such as biologicals to boost a crop’s nutrient uptake seemed to spike in popularity. But according to Spencer Harris, senior vice-president of global ag retail for Nutrien Ag Solutions, biologicals are not all that new for Nutrien — the global ag retailer has […] Read more