Better Farming Prairies Magazine May/June 2025In late June the latest HALO Air Ambulance helicopter -- recently added to the fleet -- will mark its first day in operation in Southern Alberta -- a big ...

In this study, the team observed that the group that received 0.3 per cent inclusion of the extract had greater villi height to crypt depth in the intestine, indicating greater nutrient absorption ...

The scientists needed to test the device and wanted to use pigs as a model for human health. Dr. Matthew Wheeler, the professor in animal sciences, was a logical choice for the project. He has cross ...

Nicolea Dowe, Manitoba: “We had problems cutting canola with severe verticillium stripe infections. Since the stems were weakened, several areas were flat on the ground and were very difficult to cut, ...

Though it is not always done with malice, the incidence of hacking as part of cyber-attacks in many industries, including agriculture, is on the rise. These attacks aim to “steal, expose, alter, ...

Every three years, OMAFRA polls farmers and custom workers from across the province for their custom rates. These rates help OMAFRA understand and analyze farming costs, but they are also used by ...

Challenges The trouble for Snyder began in early 2024 when the Region of Waterloo made an unsolicited offer to purchase the farm. The Region was looking to expand industrial lands, and Snyder’s ...

Ask for help Many Ontario farmers encountered a tough planting season, which also creates challenges at harvest time. Producers are encouraged to ask for help when needed. Pfeffer: “This year has been ...

Geddes notes that one case of glyphosate-resistant downy brome has been confirmed in Southern Alberta. He has also observed a low abundance of Group 2 resistant Japanese brome and Group 1 resistant ...

Chatham-Kent-Leamington MPP Jones was elected in 2022 and has since held several notable roles at Queen’s Park. He previously served as a parliamentary assistant to the Minister of Agriculture, Food, ...

Josh Nasielski, an agronomist at the University of Guelph, adds that for corn, taking up N costs carbon (or sugar). The plant needs to expend photosynthate to assimilate it from the soil to a usable ...

This is a real handy gadget. Just point it and the thermometer will tell you the temperature of the spot where the laser beam contacts the object. This is great for checking for dragging brakes or hot ...