There's a cloud of uncertainty hanging over the Trans-Pacific Partnership, with President Obama running tight on time and the frontrunners in the race to replace him — Trump, Clinton, Sanders, Cruz — voicing their opposition to the proposed trade deal. Both the U.S. and Japan, due to the size of their economies, must be part... Read More
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As drones have gained mainstream popularity over the last year or two, they've become easier to fly, cheaper and safer than ever before, making them more practical and obtainable for use in agriculture. "The technology is so refined, a lot of producers now are starting to see the benefits," says UAV specialist and pilot Chad... Read More
According to the International Federation of Organic Agriculture Movements, in 2011 the global market for organic products reached a value nearing $US 63 billion. In Canada, the organic agriculture sector has been growing since the early 1980s, with now over 1.7M acres of farmed land certified organic. And though the overall number of farms in... Read More
Young Agrarians grew by a province this year, with the new Alberta chapter receiving the 2015 Community Agricultural Grant from Peavey Mart — a fifty thousand dollar award given annually to a project that helps strengthen rural communities. "Young Agrarians is an initiative that came out of British Columbia, and really it's an opportunity for... Read More
North American farmers got their first look at the new Massey Ferguson 5700SL Series mid-range tractors at the National Farm Machinery Show last month in Louisville, Kentucky. The 5700SL tractors include three models, ranging from 110 to 130 HP, with the 5713SL model claiming the 2016 Tractor of the Year award in the utility category... Read More
Optimal seeding rates for faba beans can vary from less than 3 bushels per acre to over 6 bushels per acre due to a wide range in seed size. With spring around the corner, Sherrilyn Phelps of Saskatchewan Pulse Growers stresses the importance of knowing the thousand kernel weight of faba bean seed. "Depending on... Read More
Jim Bottomley has managed marketing programs for breakfast cereal companies like Quaker Oats, launched new pet foods, and is now involved in consulting. He has provided advice to Future 500s, non-profit organizations, and — through his Alberta Beef Industry Conference presentation — the beef industry. Bottomley described to the crowd what he calls "better benefits"... Read More
How long does it take your tractor tires to go from high-pressure levels suitable for road cruising speed to low pressure for fieldwork? It only takes the push of a button and a few minutes if you employ a Central Tire Inflation System (CTIS) in your tractor explains James Crouch, Michelin’s farm segment marketing manager.... Read More
Satellites are helping depict a clearer picture (literally) of what Canadian farmers grow each year. Accurately predicting and measuring production of each crop grown in Canada has been an ongoing quest for the grain industry and government agencies since farming began in North America. Or at least since the start of the 20th century when... Read More
Thanks to changes in legislation in the province, and an ever-growing interest in food and drink, craft breweries are popping up across Alberta. "We know as brewers that the best barley on earth comes from Alberta," Graham Sherman, of Tool Shed Brewing told us. "And we also know that we have the best malthouses on... Read More