K-Hart Spyder double disc close up at Ag in Motion 2025. Photo: Janelle Rudolph

Ways found to keep moisture with minimum till

Seeding drills come in all shapes and sizes, and some of them are better for min-till than others

New equipment options are available for Prairie grain growers wanting to step up their minimum-till seeding game, such as double disc seeders, coulter drills and low-disturbance shank drills.

Degelman Heavy Duty Staggered Ripper at Ag in Motion 2025. Photo: Janelle Rudolph

Producers aim to improve minimum-tilled soil

The practice isn’t just about limiting tillage; experts offer ways to make smart adjustments to improve soil

Prairie grain growers who’ve already gone to direct seeding and minimum-disturbance drills, but want to further improve their soils for moisture retention, have further strategies available.

Photo by Greg Price
Amanda Crook, lead agronomist at McCain Food (left), and Ashley Wagenaar, conservation agronomist for Farming Smarter, show off a drip tape irrigation demo at a field day at Farming Smarter's field day.

Alberta research group digs into potato research

Farming Smarter embarks on second growing season of potato research to support the multibillion-dollar industry

Farming Smarter embarks on second growing season of potato research to support the multibillion-dollar industry