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Take farm safety personally and make a commitment, says expert
Don’t practise on-farm safety because the government says so — do it for yourself and your family

Do farmers have the right to repair their own equipment?
The debate over ‘right to repair’ versus ‘right to modify’ leaves producers stuck in the middle

Now is the time to start thinking about conditioning canola
Having the right setup and the manpower capacity for turning bins are keys to avoiding spoilage

What’s the best bang for your grain-drying buck?
No one really knows for sure but a research project is looking for answers

Smart sprayer tech developing quickly
This technology isn’t quite a done deal yet, but it’s now more science fact than fiction

Plunging prices and better tech should put drones on your radar
Drones with sophisticated imaging tech can be robust precision tools for managing cattle on pasture

It’s cheap and plentiful but is elemental sulphur a fertilizer option?
Calgary company touts the benefits of its compost-based product

Fast-food chain joins beef sustainability effort
Harvey’s signs on to program as demand for certified sustainable beef continues to grow

Simple steps for avoiding the nightmare of a barn fire
Annual electrical inspections, hard-wiring equipment and good housekeeping are proven risk reducers

Don’t stop: Loop tracks set to revolutionize shipping
If you never decouple the locomotive, you never lose braking pressure – and that's huge
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