Sainfoin is a marvel when it comes to eliminating bloat, but earlier varieties were outcompeted by alfalfa
Post-seeding application is one option, while healthy seed and timely spraying can boost crop prospects
Higher organic matter gives crops a big nitrogen boost and so it’s better to focus on water management, study finds
Industrial hemp has a huge variety of uses, and is gaining new markets for both seed and fibre
Don Huber is a darling of farm critics, but once again refused to offer evidence for his claim during a Lethbridge visit
Provincial officials say the story for 2013 was of extremely localized disease outbreaks and the one for this coming year could be the arrival of new threats
Studies done in Alberta and Saskatchewan both found that lowering days on feed is the key to boosting profitability
Reading Time: 3 minutes Cow-calf producers should expect margins to shrink in the coming years and will have to improve their management to maintain profitability, say two economists. Producers should work on the assumption that average margins will be five per cent smaller five years from now, said Dale Kaliel, senior production economist with Alberta Agriculture and Rural Development. […] Read more
Ron Palmer says moisture levels often rise during the day, even when the fans are running, and it makes sense to only operate them intermittently
Scholars obtain insights into ag issues through program that allows them to study topic of their choice in countries around the globe
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