Choices in fertilizer and other soil amendments have never been as broad as they are today. However, since changes to the regulations a few years ago, it is suggested that farmers be vigilant in their approach to efficacy of the products they choose.

Sorting out the noise on fertilizer biologicals and biostimulants

With more companies entering the biologicals and biostimulant space, Prairie farmers are being urged to look past the hype and dig into the data

Biologcials and biostimulants are gaining traction, but experts say Prairie grain growers still need to ask hard questions and look for data that backs up companies’ claims.




Xiuling Guo, the chief executive of Nurasa, a company in Singapore, attended the Protein Industries Canada annual meeting in Winnipeg September 25. Nurasa has partnered with Protein Industries Canada to help companies export more plant based ingredients and food to Asia | Robert Arnason photo

Targeting plant-based exports to Asia

Single ‘Asian consumer’ doesn’t, exist market analyst says; Canadian exporters to get help targeting diverse Asian food markets

Single ‘Asian consumer’ doesn’t exist, market analyst says; Canadian exporters to get help targeting diverse Asian food markets


Rick Rutherford talks with digital editor Greg Berg at the 4R Field Day at Rutherford Farms on Aug. 6, 2025.

VIDEO: Tile drainage benefits may take longer than farmers think

Tile drainage manages field water levels, but one farmer says, in his experience, the return on investment timeline might be longer than his peers expect

Rick Rutherford of Rutherford Farms used tile drainage to help manage a saline area in his field at his Manitoba farm. Here’s what he learned.



Wheat is straight cut as combines hit the fields to harvest in Binscarth, Manitoba on Sept. 25, 2025. Photo: Greg Berg

UPDATED: Mail strike disrupts grain sample delivery

The Canadian Grain Commission has asked farmers to consider delivering harvest samples directly to CGC offices, services centres or approved drop offs as Canada Post strike delays mail

The Canadian Grain Commission has asked farmers to consider delivering harvest samples directly to CGC offices, services centres or approved drop offs as Canada Post strike delays mail.