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Seeds Or Weeds - Which Comes First?

With a later seeding season upon us, many canola growers are asking what their priority should be: seeds or weeds?

How Will Flooding Affect Farmers and Fertilizer Suppliers?

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Last year this time, farmers were concerned about droughts. This year however, floods are a top concern for farmers and suppliers in Canada. Welcome to the agriculture game! Recent below-normal temperatures in Western and Central Canada have caused excess snow, wh...

How Can You Maximize the Use of Precision Agriculture Tools?

Precision agriculture technology has become heavily integrated into the lives of farmers. With so many new ways to maximize efficiency on the farm, we are now able to grow food using fewer resources. Using the data gathering features on precision agriculture tools, we can conduct more in-depth research to aid in decisions for the future of farming amidst rising input costs.

 

How Is Precision Agriculture Solving Future Water Shortages?

Governments and agriculture experts have been working together to come up with potential solutions for global projected water shortages in the future. Less water and higher populations will put producers in the predicament of needing to produce approximately 21 percent more food with about 17 percent less water.

How Can Saskatchewan’s Farmers Mitigate The Risks From Spring Thaw?

As we move into the spring, Saskatchewan’s snowpack is currently 200% of normal. There are a few areas in Saskatchewan that may experience flooding due to high run-off levels. The rate of snowmelt and precipitation in the coming period will give greater...

Three Major Trends In Farming Technology

How will agricultural technology change in the future? The current state of the world population and the level of food production require technology in agriculture to increase at a rapid pace. As technology continues to expand, there are a few major trends that are emerging.

Taking A Closer Look At Roots and Precision Agriculture

As the world population expands and unpredictable weather patterns emerge, innovative precision agriculture technologies are necessary to remedy the situation. Scientists at the Agricultural Research Service (ARS) have developed a new three-dimensional imaging system and software package that will revo...

How To Reduce Energy Expenditure On The Farm

As the emphasis on sustainable agriculture continues to expand, experts are discovering a multitude of ways to reduce energy expenditure on the farm.

With an increase in population requiring ever-greater output with decreased resources, maximizing energy expenditure is a common go...