Fans are a critical part of decreasing heat stress in dairy cattle.

Cow heat stress cuts at dairy farm profit

Quebec research shows the index for heat and humidity hits its threshold more days than expected for dairy cows

Quebec research shows the index for heat and humidity hits threshold more days than expected for dairy cows, resulting in production drops and reproductive issues.



Hail coats the ground on a Canadian farm field.

Explaining severe summer weather: Hail

Understanding the science behind hail on the Canadian Prairies — how it forms and why it tends to be worse in some provinces

Hail is a common and potentially dangerous form of precipitation which is commonly seen during thunderstorms on the Canadian Prairies. But how does it happen?

An alfalfa crop is harvested near Stonewall, Man.

First Manitoba hay harvest short

Manitoba’s first hay cut of 2025 isn’t great by initial counts, but things are worse farther west in the Prairies

Manitoba’s first hay cut of 2025 isn’t huge by initial counts, but things are worse farther west in the Prairies



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Saskatchewan crops in need of rain: report

Intense storms cause some damage

Isolated showers across Saskatchewan during the week ended June 16 brought welcome moisture, but "a good general rain is needed to help push crop development and ensure the crop doesn't begin to deteriorate in condition," said the latest provincial crop report released June 19.