Agriculture

Tiny allies may help withstand drought

Agriculture Canada researchers are examining soil microbes to find out if they can help canola withstand dry times.

Dec 29, 2024 8:00 PM Read more >

Bringing more technology to ranch country

Seasoned USask researcher believes more genomics intelligence would greatly benefit cow-calf producers.

Dec 29, 2024 4:15 PM Read more >

Researcher experiments with burying kochia

Agriculture Canada scientist looked at a number of ways to kill the weed by covering it and found chaff worked best.

Dec 28, 2024 6:00 PM Read more >

Canola and climate change in Western Canada

Drought resistance has resulted in canola becoming a crop that is grown universally across the region.

Dec 28, 2024 5:00 PM Read more >

The future of gene editing in canola

New research could lead to higher-yielding varieties better suited to a warming climate.

Dec 26, 2024 5:00 PM Read more >

Extra sharp pencils needed

Farm management expert says 'wise' investments will dictate crop profitability in 2025.

Dec 23, 2024 6:00 AM Read more >

USask weed control research receives funding

Saskatchewan Pulse Growers put $2.47M behind program development.

Dec 21, 2024 6:00 PM Read more >

Nelson Motors-Estevan Mercury 4-H Member profile: Piper Bigney

Piper Bigney loves being part of the club in Carnduff.

Dec 20, 2024 9:00 AM Read more >

Climate change worries Canadian farmers: poll

Farmers asked to identify the top challenge for the agriculture sector over the next 10 years.

Dec 19, 2024 8:00 PM Read more >

Estevan-area ranchers represented Canadian beef industry in Asia

Chad and Crystal Ross were part of a delegation to Japan and South Korea to promote Canadian beef.

Dec 19, 2024 1:30 PM Read more >