Forward thinker simplifies snow clearing
04/03/2010 12:00:00 AM
Gerald Shewchuk has gone into the snow harvesting business.
"I had a swather that I no longer used for our farming operation, so I decided rather...
MORESask. expects few pest issues
04/03/2010 12:00:00 AM
Saskatchewan farmers will face the usual assortment of insect threats this year, but only a few are forecast to cause significant damage.
Brent...
MORELift expands options for wheelchair farmers
04/03/2010 12:00:00 AM
Farmers with disabilities have a new tool to help them remain mobile and continue farming.
The Ajility lift, an updated version of the...
MOREPrecision on field and freeway
04/03/2010 12:00:00 AM
ORLANDO, Fla. — Farmers who aren't ready to invest in a satellite guidance system that delivers inputs one inch at a time but still want better...
MOREAlgerian self-sufficiency plan may affect Canadian durum
04/03/2010 12:00:00 AM
It's too early to say what impact Algeria's decision to boost domestic production and cut durum and wheat imports will have on Canadian producers,...
MORENew canola resistant to clubroot
04/03/2010 12:00:00 AM
The number of clubroot resistant canola varieties available to Western Canadian canola growers continues to expand.
Ray Gadoua, co-ordinator of...
MOREFababeans prove economical
04/03/2010 12:00:00 AM
Saskatchewan producers are becoming more interested in incorporating nitrogen-fixing fababeans into their rotations.
An estimated 15,000 acres...
MOREFlax shippers face problems with stricter rules
04/03/2010 12:00:00 AM
Efforts to restore Canadian flax exports to Europe using a strict export testing protocol have hit a snag.
Barry Hall, president of the Flax...
MORESaskatchewan sees big special crops harvest
04/03/2010 12:00:00 AM
Saskatchewan’s special crop producers enjoyed their most bountiful harvest last year, growing a record 4.5 million tonnes.
The harvest, roughly...
MORELentil industry watches farmer plans
04/03/2010 12:00:00 AM
Will farmers crush the red lentil market with a massive acreage this year?
That's a question Informa Economics' special crops analyst Chuck...
MORENew crops under insurance umbrella
04/03/2010 12:00:00 AM
Three crops have been added to Saskatchewan Crop Insurance Corporation’s coverage list for the upcoming season.
Camelina, soybeans and navy beans...
MOREUnrealistic GM standards set
04/03/2010 12:00:00 AM
Grain and oilseed exports to Europe will continue to suffer as long as the European Union adheres to a zero tolerance policy for material derived from...
MOREThe potato that grew from the trash heap
04/03/2010 12:00:00 AM
WETASKIWIN, Alta. — An Alberta man who recently registered a new potato variety says the discovery is simply the fruit of his untidiness.
John...
MOREDisc drill design cuts cereal hairpinning
25/02/2010 12:00:00 AM
Zero till has covered millions of prairie acres with a crop residue blanket that conserves moisture and improves yields, but it has also created a...
MORETried and true weed control products best solution in canaryseed
25/02/2010 12:00:00 AM
Canaryseed producers who are looking for safe, dependable weed control options should stick with tried and true products, says Agriculture Canada...
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