Daily Network News

More News →

Technology

a drone flying over a farm field
Forages, Technology

The sky’s the limit with Ducks Unlimited drone seeding program

Seeding forages into marginal areas has benefits for the farmer, the land and local wildlife

By
When seeding forages in marginal areas, there might be a new way to do things — from the air. Many producers have marginal land on their operations that have poor yields and are uneconomical. For years, Ducks Unlimited Canada has urged seeding those areas to perennial forages.  A recent project with drones could make that […] Read more
Photo courtesy Canada Beef Inc.
Technology

Canadian company offers new tech to identify illness and minimize labour

This Calgary-based company wants to bring technology to the ranch that cuts labour and costs, while improving animal health

By
Jack Behan combined his company, Alpha Phenomics, with HerdWhistle in 2023, for a clear reason. “When we put the businesses together, we only had one thing in mind, which was global domination,” he says. HerdWhistle was started in 2019 to monitor the feeding and drinking of an entire feedlot, 24/7. Using ultra high-frequency (UHF) and […] Read more
The smaller DJI Mini Pro 3 is an easier way to check if gates are open and water troughs working, while the DJI Agras T-10 can be fitted with a spreader.
Livestock, Technology

The high-tech redneck

Steve Kay turns to drones to check fences and top-dress pastures

By
I am usually one of the last guys to jump into new technology. New ideas? Yes. New management techniques? Yes. But new technology? I’ll admit I am resistant to change. But several months ago, I jumped out of my comfort zone with both feet. Last summer I bought a drone — the DJI Mini Pro […] Read more
A farmer entering data on a cell phone. Think about how you record information while on the go when you’re considering new technology for the farm, says Betty-Jo Almond.
Livestock, Technology

Buying and using technology on the farm the right way

There’s an ever-growing plethora of technology available, but what makes sense for your operation?

By
Getting the most out of precision livestock technology can be daunting. Betty-Jo Almond says the best approach is to do the research, know what you want to accomplish and ensure whatever you choose fits your operation. “The goal of these technologies is to make data capture easy so that you are better informed to help […] Read more

Canadian Cattlemen Presents: Depth of Field

Glacier Farmmedia Podcast

AgCanadaTV

AGCanadaTV: In case you missed it; your national ag news recap for July 11, 2025

Sponsored By:
More Videos →

Latest Market News

More Market News →