Each year, corn growers depend on their planters to sow their corn crop effectively with the hopes of strong emergence and uniformity. As equipment prices and input costs rise, producers may be ...

Antibiotic resistance is an increasing concern for livestock producers in Canada. In response, nutrition researchers have been investigating the potential use of prebiotics and probiotics as ...

According to Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, in the first 10 months of 2024 Japan imported a total of 1.2 billion KGM of pork and pork products, valued at $4.5 billion, representing an 8.6 per cent ...

Modern swine production demands precision in feeding high-prolific sows to ensure both longevity and optimal performance. Over the past decade, advances in sow genetics and feeding systems have ...

Animal welfare is defined as “the physical and mental state of an animal in relation to the conditions in which it lives and dies.” (The World Organisation for Animal Health, 2024) Animal welfare is a ...

There is so much emotion in farming that sometimes we forget what happened during the growing season. The 2024 growing season has come and gone. There are always a few things from the previous growing ...

As the growing season approaches, farmers face a critical task: Managing manure application to maximize its benefits for both crop growth and soil health. When done correctly, spring manure management ...

The 2024 growing season on the Prairies was difficult for many canola producers, as unpredictable weather patterns severely impacted crop development. Despite a promising start in the spring, extreme ...

As the planting season approaches, farmers know the importance of early preparation. While each year brings unique challenges, the foundation of a successful crop starts long before the first seed ...

Funding programs allow farmers to improve their land and equipment and encourage advances in the agricultural industry. However, many producers find it challenging to know where to start or find the ...

The largest editorial agriculture magazine in Canada, Better Farming has a proud tradition of editorial excellence and is distributed to 39,000 commercial farms in Ontario, and a western version to 45 ...