The glory days of 2015 were a distant memory last fall — and then all of a sudden prices shot up again
It’s far from ideal, but broadcasting may be the only choice for some this seeding season
Unharvested crops mean there’s more nutrients in the soil and if you have to broadcast, there’s a chance to top up the nutrient bank
Breakdowns hurt even more during a narrow seeding window — here’s some advice on last-minute servicing
Free downloadable tool for assessing phosphorus run-off risk and creating a customized mitigation plan will be available this spring
Glyphosate-resistant kochia was bad but there’s a new strain that’s much worse
Rather than wait and see multiple audits imposed by packers and retailers, the National Cattle Feeders Association developed an easy-to-use tool
Crops like fababeans and hemp don’t command huge acres, but have been successful alternatives for Alberta producers
The crop’s backers say there’s a host of reasons to grow the fall-seeded crops, but admit it’s been a struggle to convince farmers
Craig Shaw loved the results, and lower seed cost, but the pricey equipment is a major barrier
