Biochar — heat-treated organic material — can give the root zone a boost
This new anti-farm marketing strategy makes even farmers feel like swearing. But here’s a better way to fight back
Insects, birds and worms are a free – and resistance-free – method of controlling weeds before they get a chance to germinate
More and more, we’re learning that farmers can save a lot of money in both the short and long term by taking advantage of opportunities to help the insect world police itself
Ag education is hot, and enrolment is booming from coast to coast
It can take tonnes of lime per acre to move soil pH from 5 to 7, but improved fertilizer availability for all crops, better nodulation for pulse crops and alfalfa, and reduced risk from clubroot in canola can make the investment worthwhile
Young aggies like Cameron Olson and Alexis Wagner know that feeding a hungry planet will be the challenge of their lifetimes, which is why they’re so ready to listen even to those with seemingly unfriendly views
More brothers and sisters: For the Noble family, success means learning how to change open communication from a threat into a strength
Tests in central Alberta yield some useful information on N rates and the effectiveness of plant growth regulators
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