News and updates
Keep up to date with the latest articles and new releases from the Farming Smarter.
Wicked problems are complex, dynamic, and lack a definitive solution. Herbicide resistant kochia is a wicked problem throughout southern Alberta! Discover how you can help to curb this problem.
Dryland corners are complex and the "how" of managing them can be daunting. Thankfully, the Dryland Corner Bus Tour offers you the chance to see different management strategies for yourself and learn how to implement the best practice for your farm. Don't wait to get your seat!
Canola farmers across southern Alberta stand to see reduced costs and a lighter spring workload from pairing strip tillage with fertilizer banding. Farming Smarter's 'FerCanStrip' project aims to build clear guidelines for farmers eager to adopt this combined practice.
It takes creativity to break the mold - something Mike Gretzinger has in abundance. He's forged a career out of that creativity and helped build an agronomy research catalogue that continues to push the envelope today as Farming Smarter's Agronomy Manager.
In agriculture, local conditions require local solutions. Specialty crops like potatoes and sugar beets underpin entire processing industries in southern Alberta yet lack region-specific information. Farming Smarter is working with these industries to provide that information and fill the "crop development holes".
The Honourable Heath MacDonald, federal Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, visited Farming Smarter's research farm in Lethbridge to experience first-hand the value and impact of active collaboration in agronomy research.
From Utrecht to Lethbridge, Dr. Thierry Fonville's journey to Farming Smarter includes more than 7,000 kilometers along with a venture into archeology research in the U.K. Now, Thierry's work focuses on bringing farmers across southern Alberta relevant research to aid their farms.
Meet the experts ready to share their wisdom with you in the field at the Farming Smarter Field School on July 16! Don't wait to grab your tickets!
Learn more about the industry experts who will be speaking on the first day of Farming Smarter Field School on June 25.
The inaugural Pivot School provided farmers with valuable insights on troubleshooting and repairing pivots.
Updates on our research into how cover and nurse crops can help mitigate soil erosion in potato production.
Farming Smarter put on an engaging event when farmers learned about our research into enhanced efficiency fertilizers.
Learn how our Smart Irrigation project, which is in its final year, can help you to optimize water use on your farm.
Farming Smarter has kicked off a new three-year demo project into wild oat management.
We're pairing up newcomers and seasoned pros to set the next generation of agricultural leaders up for success.
The start of the growing season marks the return of students at Farming Smarter! Training takes priority before they break ground for our research trials - a time for everyone including staff to shake off the rust!
Learn more about Farming Smarter's Trevor Deering, who plays a crucial role in our Commercial Innovation program.
Learn more about our hemp retting research, which is now in its final year!
Camryn Wojtowicz brings her passion for potatoes and agronomy research back to Farming Smarter as the newest full-time staff to join the team!
Learn more about our research into double cropping and how it could be an option for your farm.
Farming Smarter continues to build on the incredible momentum of last year as field work begins for a record number of plots in 2026.
You may have seen them before, but Grant, George and Evrett have secured long-term employment with Farming Smarter.
Alberta Agriculture and Irrigation is highlighting a free tool that can help you to make the best use of water on your farm.
Farming Smarter's 2026 season features important research that will make a real difference in agriculture.