Nitrate toxicity in forage

Rain after an extended drought period can cause nitrate levels in forage to increase dramatically, a forage specialist said.

Migrant workers asking Ottawa for more protections

The Migrant Rights Network and other groups are lobbying the federal government to provide migrant workers with full immigration status.

StatsCan releases acreage report

Nationally, farmers reported planting 20.8 million acres of canola in 2020, down almost 1 per cent from 2019.

African swine fever in 2020

Some experts project the disease will be worse this year than in 2019 as it spreads to more countries.

WFO elects new board members

Mary Robinson, president of the Canadian Federation of Agriculture, has been chosen to serve on the board of the World Farmers' Organisation.

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Maintenance Technician - Equipment

Simpson Seeds Inc. | Swift Current, Sask.

Ag Sales Representative

Prairie Co-operative | Strasbourg and Ituna, Sask.

Greenhouse Operator

Devry Greenhouses | Chilliwack, B.C.

Winter wheat

After a series of good years, winter wheat does not look to be as profitable this year compared with other crops.

Questions to farmers

A few questions for dryland farmers to ponder over the next few days as you crop scout and look at grain prices.

Ritchie Bros. farm disperal sale

Part of Ritche Bros. July 9 auction is a complete dispersal for Zou Farming Corp.