The latest news from the agricultural sector
2022-05-30
Plymouth County farm sells for $2.6 million
The farm includes 96 acres of land and another 3.5 acres with a home and other buildings Read more
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2022-05-30
Sask. RCMP receive reports of tractor-related thefts
Police believe two of the incidents are related Read more
2022-05-30
Hay River community members assessing ag damage
One person called the situation ‘catastrophic’ Read more
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2022-05-30
Soil, farm equipment, and dinosaurs
New study states that heavy farm equipment is responsible for soil compaction at depths below tillage levels affecting crop growth. Read more
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2022-05-27
Meet the pig farmer putting animal welfare and sustainability first
Meet the Dutch pig farmer putting animal welfare and sustainability first Read more
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2022-05-27
Managing Risk At The First Alfalfa Harvest
Alfalfa harvest is risky business! Within a growing season, 3 or 4 harvests are usually taken, but the first harvest has the greatest opportunity for profit or loss. The first alfalfa crop is the... Read more
2022-05-27
Effects of High Temperatures on Wheat
Both daytime high and nighttime low temperatures have been extremely high across parts of Kansas during the four-day period May 9-12 (Figure 1). Extreme heat in early- to mid-May occasionally happens,... Read more
2022-05-27
Proper Tractor Tire Pressure Saves Fuel And Time
With diesel fuel prices hovering above $5 per gallon and weather-related planting delays, producers are looking for ways to improve tractor performance and fuel efficiency. One of the best ways to... Read more
2022-05-27
Does It Make Sense to Switch to Earlier Maturing Wheat Varieties?
Very little if any spring wheat has been seeded up until now. This will be a very late seeded crop and that begs the question of whether you should switch to earlier maturing varieties. The simple... Read more
2022-05-27
Beginning to Assess 2022 Soybean Stands
The start of the #plant22 growing season has been significantly less favorable than #plant21 for many Midwestern farmers. According to today’s NASS report for WI: Soybean planting was 26 percent... Read more
2022-05-27
Potato planting is variable across Canada
Planting conditions are improving with growers making better progress after the Victoria Day weekend. Victoria Stamper, general manager, United Potato Growers of Canada summarizes activity to date: Read more