Better Farming Prairies Magazine May/June 2025In late June the latest HALO Air Ambulance helicopter -- recently added to the fleet -- will mark its first day in operation in Southern Alberta -- a big ...

"I went a few farms over and asked some neighbours if I could rent their farm. They kept saying no, until one year they said yes. Because of my model I can technically take land anywhere, but I like ...

In this study, the team observed that the group that received 0.3 per cent inclusion of the extract had greater villi height to crypt depth in the intestine, indicating greater nutrient absorption ...

The scientists needed to test the device and wanted to use pigs as a model for human health. Dr. Matthew Wheeler, the professor in animal sciences, was a logical choice for the project. He has cross ...

Water "provides structure to the body through cell turgidity. Water plays a critical role in temperature regulation. Water also aids in the movement of nutrients to cells and in the removal of waste ...

As drenches become a less potent option for parasite control, there has also been more interest in selecting for a genetic ability to respond to parasite burden. Borkowski’s lab at U of G has been ...

Nicolea Dowe, Manitoba: “We had problems cutting canola with severe verticillium stripe infections. Since the stems were weakened, several areas were flat on the ground and were very difficult to cut, ...

Quota exemption for Ontario's small chicken farmersIn Ontario, producers must register with the marketing board to get their birds. “We’ve coordinated with the hatcheries and broker dealers so they ...

Ask for help Many Ontario farmers encountered a tough planting season, which also creates challenges at harvest time. Producers are encouraged to ask for help when needed. Pfeffer: “This year has been ...

Challenges The trouble for Snyder began in early 2024 when the Region of Waterloo made an unsolicited offer to purchase the farm. The Region was looking to expand industrial lands, and Snyder’s ...

Though it is not always done with malice, the incidence of hacking as part of cyber-attacks in many industries, including agriculture, is on the rise. These attacks aim to “steal, expose, alter, ...

Every three years, OMAFRA polls farmers and custom workers from across the province for their custom rates. These rates help OMAFRA understand and analyze farming costs, but they are also used by ...