News and updates
Keep up to date with the latest articles and new releases from the Farming Smarter.
Roller crimping of cover crops offers a sustainable way to terminate cover crops without herbicides or tillage and supports the long-term health and productivity of farming systems.
A collective of cereal crop commissions in western Canada have released a new tech sheet for Bacterial Leaf Streak with the support of researchers working on the disease.
From the Spring 2023 Farming Smarter Magazine - Farmers can find manually checking soil moisture and creating effective prescriptions through the cropping season cumbersome.
Be one of 45 farmers and 45 agronomists to delve into nutrient management and cover cropping strategies, new research, and peer success stories by committing your enthusiasm to a series of learning opportunities.
Cover crops can be a hard choice, but Dr. Maryse Bourgault, Assistant Professor and WGRF Chair in Integrated Agronomy at the University of Saskatchewan's Departments of Plant and Soil Science, will share research June 15 at Farming Smarter Field School.
Western Grains Research Foundation released research results that help them "tackle widespread agronomic challenges" in the Integrated Crop Agronomy Cluster (Cluster) summary report offers a sampling of the projects and successes from the initiative.
Farming Smarter draws summer students from a variety of backgrounds, education and experience. This year, three in particular piqued our interest about what attracted them to Farming Smarter.
Come hear Dr. Kelly Turkington, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC), June 15 in a masterclass on when and how to best scout and ID plant pathogens at the Farming Smarter Field School
Join a Farming Smarter event this summer and explore the latest advancements and practices in crop production through small plot and field scale research projects while connecting with fellow farmers and stakeholders in the agricultural community.
Our Field Tested team wrapped up their Precision Planting project - a field-scale adaptation of our Agronomy Research team's small plot research testing precision planters to air drill seeders.
Welcome to season 2023 in the fields with a new website to explore at Farming Smarter!
Farming Smarter has a key focus this year on soil conservation and its teams will work together to develop innovative solutions to address soil erosion in agriculture.
Our resident soil scientist, Dr. Gurbir Singh Dhillon, attended the Soil Health Workshop - 2023, hosted by Alberta Land Institute at the University of Alberta in March.
In 2022, land prices were approaching prices out of reach for new farmers. However, money isn't the only way around this costly barrier to entry!
This Wayback Wednesday demonstrates a new way to manage pests in your field, with arts & crafts from our 2013 Field School!
Farming Smarter is researching soil health initiatives, with support and funding from Weston Family Foundation's Saving Soils Program and RBC's Tech for Nature grant, we will explore cover crops and roller crimping in southern Alberta.
Southern Alberta has a new research scientist in environmental chemistry focused on studying how agriculturally-related chemicals react and move in the environment.
Take advantage of fantastic learning opportunities this year with our outstanding summer events. We have two new opportunities for southern Alberta professionals to increase agriculture knowledge through.
Weston Family Foundation supports Farming Smarter soil health research Southern Alberta crop producers will benefit from a generous Weston Family Foundation grant for its Saving Soils Program.
Farming Smarter works to advance agriculture by empowering and inspiring innovation. This isn't always about doing what's best for the soil and crops, though. It's also about empowering and inspiring the right people.
In 2022, Alberta farmers were struck by the news of government policy restricting the use of fertilizer. The federal government announced its intentions to reduce nitrogen fertilizer-related greenhouse gas emissions by 30% to meet its 2030 environmental..
Take a job that accelerates your career! Farming Smarter is currently hiring enthusiastic hardworking students to join our team for the summer of 2023...
Intercropping provides many benefits to a field and farmer. Throughout the growing season, it works as a weed suppression tool, having the weeds compete against two crops instead of one, reducing the need for chemical inputs while promoting yield...
We're excited to showcase the brilliant minds from the agriculture industry February 15 & 16 at the Farming Smarter Conference! To prepare yourself for the challenges coming in 2023, don't miss these fantastic conversations!