News and updates
Keep up to date with the latest articles and new releases from the Farming Smarter.
Farming Smarter opened its research hub to the public August 17 for a celebration of agriculture that showcased its deep roots in this community!
Alberta Open Farm Days kicks off August 17! Bring your family to farm from 11:00am - 3:00pm for fun in the sun, exciting opportunities, and agriculture learning. Make us a stop on your OFD adventure and we promise you'll have a great time!
The three-year study comparing the effects of deep-banding nutrients once every three years to annual side-banding has been published. Discover how this practice could affect your operation and potentially lower input costs.
Support local farmers embarking on an agriculture technical tour to bring new, innovative ideas from abroad back home to improve local agronomy.
Dr. Eric Bremer from Western Ag Innovations and long-time research collaborator with Farming Smarter received the Soil Society of America's 2024 Soil Science Industry and Professional Leadership Award!
#FSFS24 sessions are online and available to Agronomy Smarts and Digital Learning subscribers! Rewatch your favorite sessions or catch the ones you missed on our Videos page!
Join us in welcoming new minds to agriculture and sharing our passion for this great industry, August 17, at Farming Smarter's Open Farm Day!
We're done rolling for our Rolling Cereals trial, finishing with the most interesting year yet. Rain, heat, and more rain have created new obstacles and opportunities for the team!
Benefit from Farming Smarter's newest initiative and learn about practices to improve your operation in just five minutes at the local pop-up events led by Ashley Wagenaar
Enjoy a handful of quick video updates on multiple research projects underway at Farming Smarter, including our new on-farm conservation agronomy initiative!
Ashley Wagenaar joins Farming Smarter to help southern Alberta farmers implement sustainable on-farm practices they're interested in. Whether or not it's their first time, Ashley is here to help them improve their fields!
Farmers and Ranchers from across the Prairies were selected to examine issues and opportunities related to climate change and enhancing sustainable agriculture production on the Canadian Prairies. The goal was to develop recommendations for a strong, sustainable, and prosperous Prairie agriculture sector.
Climate change, extreme weather events, pollution and urbanization are damaging Canadian soil, and are threatening food security, the environment and millions of livelihoods, according to a new report by the Senate Committee on Agriculture and Forestry.
Listen to reflections on innovation from PJ Odendaal and Ken Coles on The Real P3 podcast.
Farming Smarter is helping prove the value of new irrigation technology in a field-scale study building off previous year's work.
A Farming Smarter project is exploring the viability of ultra-early seeding for durum wheat varieties.
Don't miss out on your opportunity to take part in the best field learning experience in southern Alberta!
Our Research Scientist, Thierry Fonville, brings soil expertise from around the world. With previous experience in a Living Lab, Thierry is excited to get in the field and help you improve your soil's health!
Farming Smarter welcomed a new group of summer students April 29 with an orientation to kick off a four month work experience with the organization.
Three Farming Smarter project have been extended for three years, allowing us to advance irrigation and hemp research in southern Alberta
Put your brand in front of an audience of innovative members of agriculture June 26 & 27 at Farming Smarter's 2024 Field School!
The Spring 2024 edition of Farming Smarter Magazine in your mailbox inside Alberta Farmer Express April 1. Enjoy great articles and updates from southern Alberta!
John Kolk, inspiring advocate for conservation agriculture across southern Alberta was this years recipient of the Orville Yanke award.
Our annual Pesticide Applicator Workshop is right around the corner, and this is one event you don't want to miss! We have a great line up of speakers to share insight on the latest updates for you to improve your operation.