AGCanadaTV: In case you missed it; your national ag news recap for Dec. 13, 2024

AGCanadaTV: In case you missed it; your national ag news recap for Dec. 13, 2024

A poll suggests farmers are more concerned about climate change than input and crop prices, fruit and vegetable growers are nearing long-awaited protections, and the PMRA is accused of being in bed with the crop protection industry. It’s your national agriculture news recap for the week of December 13, 2024.

How green ammonia could power your next tractor

How green ammonia could power your next tractor

The internal combustion engine has become considerably more efficient since its first use in a tractor in the late 19th century, but it’s always relied on petroleum in one form or another to make it run. At the Western Canada Green Ammonia Workshop on Nov. 26 in Sperling, Man., David Layzell with the University of […] Read more



FuelPositive designs system for on-farm ammonia production

FuelPositive designs system for on-farm ammonia production

Ian Clifford with FuelPositive has been working with Curtis Hiebert of R and L Acres to install a modular setup on his farm that will supply it with on-farm produced green ammonia fertilizer. It’s a new technology that’s getting attention from growers and people in the industry, as was seen at a Green Ammonia Workshop […] Read more


Southern Manitoba farmer prepares for on-farm ammonia production

Southern Manitoba farmer prepares for on-farm ammonia production

It’s easy to see why Curtis Hiebert of R & L Acres in southern Manitoba feels like he’s on the cusp of something great. If all goes as planned, his farm will soon flick the switch and begin making its own ammonia fertilizer for the 2025 growing season. Last week, Hiebert was in attendance at […] Read more

AgGronomyTV: The potential for ‘green ammonia’

If you’ve never heard of green ammonia, it may become a more popular topic among farmers once a pilot project in southern Manitoba flicks the switch into production. At a workshop on Nov. 26 hosted by University of Manitoba professor Mario Tenuta, Robert Arnason of the Western Producer spoke with Tenuta about the potential for farmers to generate ammonia at the farm level to supply their own nitrogen fertilizer needs.



VIDEO: Looking at change and authenticity on the ranch

VIDEO: Looking at change and authenticity on the ranch

Depth of Field with Kelly Sidoryk

David Irvine has long been a mentor of mine and a leader in the field of organizational development. He began his career in family systems therapy and expanded from there. He now describes himself as the leadership navigator. Irvine hosts a monthly webinar to support people’s growth. One of the recent ones was titled “Embracing […] Read more



Väderstad heads up U.S. operations with grand opening of new building in North Dakota

Väderstad heads up U.S. operations with grand opening of new building in North Dakota

New facility aims to welcome dealers, farmers to its doors

By Greg Berg Digital editor, Glacier FarmMedia With the grand opening on Nov. 20 of its new U.S. headquarters in Wahpeton, North Dakota, Väderstad wants American farmers to keep one thing in mind about the company: they’re here to stay. The new two-level footprint in North Dakota is seen as a statement and aims to […] Read more

AGCanadaTV: In case you missed it; your national ag news recap for Nov. 22, 2024

AGCanadaTV: In case you missed it; your national ag news recap for Nov. 22, 2024

Federal Agriculture Minister Lawrence MacAulay goes to China to smooth troubled diplomatic waters, the federal Conservatives say farmer funding programs and research priorities need a second look, and Prairie grain broker Agfinity is in hot water as bankruptcy looms. It’s your national agriculture news recap for the week of Nov. 22, 2024.