Crops need more zinc, but negative interactions with other fertilizer makes applying it tricky. Research out of Australia might have the answer.
Zinc fertilizer on road for improvements
Australian research looks for ways to make zinc and phosphate play nice
Crop Production Show 2025: Spray drone research continues
While the use of spray drones for chemical application is still illegal in Canada, research on how to use them efficiently and effectively is ongoing.
Crop Production Show 2025: Episode two of Western Producer documentary launches
During a private event hosted by Glacier Farm Media during the 2025 Crop Production Show, the second episode of the Western Producer's documentary series, Welcome to the Farm Show, made its debut.
Winter canola looks to hybrid genetics for expansion
Winter canola still faces survivability challenges on the Prairies, but improved varieties are being bred in the U.S.
Winter canola still faces survivability challenges on the Prairies, but improved varieties are being bred in the U.S.
Humalite maker to broaden base
Alberta’s WestMET group is acquiring fellow humic acid company Black Earth
Alberta’s WestMET group is acquiring fellow humic acid company Black Earth.
Manitoba researcher aims for solvent-free canola crushing
New canola processing technique opens door to wider meal markets, higher oil extraction
Manitoba reseacher and now Mitacs Innovation Award winner Nazanin Vafei is developing a new canola processing method that does not leave solvent residue in canola meal, which could mean new markets.
Pulse flour research looking bright
Project uses light source synchotron to dissect best pulse flours for various food uses Three photos to go with this.
Researchers used the Canadian Light Source synchotron to tease out which pulse flours could be best for various food uses, which could expand markets for pulse crops.
A happy pig is more productive
Swine enrichment can create significant savings for producers
New research suggests that providing pig with enrichment in the barn can lead to healthier and happier pigs and save money through reduced veterinary costs and greater daily gains.
Winter cold doesn’t stop all fertilizer emissions, new research shows
New research shows the Prairie deep freeze slows, but does not stop, nitrogen emissions
Fall fertilizer doesn’t emit nitrogen over winter, right? Wrong, according to new research: biological activity and nitrogen emissions slow, but don’t stop.
Post-weaning success: Setting up a low-stress switch from milk to feed
You don’t have to lose calf performance during the post-weaning period
Weaning procedures and management in the weeks directly after being separated from the cow can make a big difference in calf performance and health outcomes.
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