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- Robot dog could be crop scouting helperby John Greig on May 24, 2026 at 1:00 pm
There are numerous automated crop scouting technologies in development, but how about a robotic dog?
- Drones and lasers good tools to measure methane emissionsby Alexis Kienlen on May 24, 2026 at 12:00 pm
Drones and lasers can be used to accurately measure methane emissions from feedlots says Sushree Dash, a PhD candidate at McGill University in Montreal.
- Climate change could hamper bees’ ability to pollinate plantsby Margaret Evans on May 24, 2026 at 11:00 am
The effects of climate change could have on bee pollination of important human and livestock crops.
- Shining a light on mental health in agriculture in Canada’s Northby Becky Zimmer on May 23, 2026 at 1:00 pm
Farming is difficult in the best of times, but powering through daily farm life in Canada’s North, where days are short half the year, is a whole other challenge.
- How to turn your farm’s strategic goals into actionby Jeanine Moyer on May 23, 2026 at 12:00 pm
Expert advice for how to turn your farm’s strategic planning and goals into action that will grow your agricultural operation.