The latest news from the agricultural sector
2022-07-05
Investors, lending policies increasing farmland prices: report
Investors are buying up Alberta farmland, driving up land prices across the province, according to a new report released this month. Read more
2022-07-05
How Canada’s plan to curb farm emissions could make plastic pollution worse
Slow-release nitrogen fertilizers, central to Canada's plan to reduce greenhouse gas emissions on farms, are filling fields with microscopic plastic pollution, environmentalists warn. Read more
2022-07-05
Busier than normal month for crop hail claims
Nearly every region of the province received some type of crop hail damage last month. Read more
2022-07-05
Canola Planted Area Ticks Higher from Intentions
High prices appear to have won over out weather delays when it comes to 2022 Canadian canola area. Read more
2022-07-05
Progressive Planet Announces Update on Regenerative Fertilizer and Soil Amendment Production
a disruptive innovator for cement and agricultural tech, announces expansion into custom-blended regenerative fertilizers and soil amendments using new specialty-blending equipment. Read more
2022-07-05
Researchers aim to create new strains of wheat with built-in resistance to its biggest insect threat
There’s only one genetic defence to protect crops from wheat midge — but researchers are looking to change that. Read more
2022-07-05
Getting “triggered” can be a good thing
Time to look forward to being able to act in a positive way when we see a trigger in pig production data. Read more
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2022-07-04
Historical Irrigation Leaves Long-Lasting Legacies On The Prairie
A hallmark of environmental science is understanding how ecosystems respond to global change. Much of this research focuses on short-term ecosystem responses, such as how an ecosystem responds to a... Read more
2022-07-04
USDA Announces July 2022 Lending Rates for Agricultural Producers
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced loan interest rates for July 2022, which are effective July 1, 2022. USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA) loans provide important access to capital to... Read more
2022-07-04
High Temperatures Take Toll on Texas Crops
The high temperatures crops experienced over recent weeks across much of the state could translate into lower yields for producers, according to a
Texas A&M AgriLife Research expert. Read more
2022-07-04
Safe Harbour Or A Trap For The Unwary?
The Farm Protection Regime in Manitoba is built upon a disjointed combination of Federal and Provincial Statutes. Read more
2022-07-04
Timing Sprays For Mid-Season Grape Berry Moth Control
Photo 1. A red grape berry with webbing, indicating infestation by a first-generation grape berry moth larva. Read more