Fuel plays a pivotal role in farm operations, powering everything from tractors and harvesters to irrigation systems and generators. Given the significant portion of operating costs that fuel represents, efficient management is crucial for maintaining profitability and sustainability in farming. Real-time monitoring of fuel data, which is subject to internet connectivity in your area, along with the ability to receive alerts directly on mobile devices, offers substantial benefits for farm management. Instant updates on fuel levels Stay informed with live data showing current fuel levels acr ..read more

Heritage Farms, led by manager Allan Smirl for over a decade, has continuously sought innovative ways to improve their operations. In 2014, the farm began a partnership with Decisive Farming to enhance decision-making processes impacting the farm’s profitability. The challenge: staying on the same page Heritage Farms required a dependable partner to provide accurate and timely agricultural solutions. They needed a system to track applications throughout the growing season and facilitate collaboration with service providers, including agronomists. Additionally, the farm sought to capture and ..read more

In the competitive arena of agriculture, efficiency in managing farm operations is crucial. Curtis Kornelson, a progressive farmer from Kindersley, Saskatchewan, knows the importance of fuel – a vital yet costly resource. Ensuring his machinery is fueled and ready each morning is key to an effective harvest. The challenge: running out of fuel during critical times Before digital solutions, Curtis managed his fuel inventory using rudimentary methods like a string and bolt gauge which were inaccurate and labor-intensive. He faced the risks of running out of fuel or overpaying due to lack of pr ..read more

  Brad McDougald’s 2,500-acre farm in Drumheller, Alta., experienced a challenging season with a dry spell leading to reduced yields. Yet, through strategic soil health management and the adoption of high-tech solutions from Decisive Farming by TELUS Agriculture, McDougald’s farm outperformed expectations, cementing his commitment to innovative farming practices for sustainable future operations. The challenge: sustainable farm practices The farm needed to maintain crop health and yield in the face of adverse weather conditions. McDougald also sought to address the variability in soil nu ..read more

Kunz Farm in Beiseker, Alta., is a multifaceted operation focused on a sustainable future. With Pat Kunz at the helm, alongside his family, the farm has embraced soil health as the foundation for long-term success in their wheat, canola, barley, and pea rotation, as well as their cow-calf and feedlot operations. The challenge: generational sustainability Understanding and improving soil health beneath the surface is complex, especially given the farm’s commitment to generational sustainability and varying weather conditions. Pat’s objective was to accurately assess and improve soil health, e ..read more

Avoid extremes in your fertilizer strategy to achieve optimal soil health and drive profitability   Does going to the extreme in fertilizer application overcome yield limitations? When it comes to plant development and yield, imbalance is more likely to threaten soil health, production and your pocketbook. Instead, achieving nutrient balance is crucial to crop success.  With that in mind, we reflect on the often-perceived conflicting theories – Liebig’s Law of Minimum and Mitcherlich’s Law of the Maximum – and instead use them as complementary tools that guide the way to maximizing ..read more

Avoid excess crop nutrients in your fertilizer strategy to maintain soil health and protect your pocketbook   The push to produce higher yields per acre every year continues to weigh heavily on western Canadian farmers. That pressure is accompanied by economic and environmental concerns. Should you invest more money into crop nutrients to reach record yields? Will that investment pay off? Will excess nutrients run off and compromise soil health? If you’re facing this all-too-common dilemma, it’s a good time to revisit the Law of the Maximum. In a nutshell, this law is a reminder that the ..read more

Identify and correct crop nutrient deficiencies in your soil to increase yield and profit Achieving prosperity in Canadian agriculture is a balancing act. While new technologies increasingly grow your potential to overcome limiting factors and boost yields, oftentimes revisiting the basics will further support your efforts to reach an optimum balance in soil nutrients. A great place to start is Liebig’s Law of Minimum. This law is all about removing limitations within soil health. But, if you cut back on fertilizer rates, will your yields – and profits – decrease? Will more fertilizer boost y ..read more

During drought or dry conditions, salinity and pH levels can change quickly in the soil. While the forecast shouldn’t entirely dictate how you manage your farm, understanding and performing the best farming practices when adding seed-placed nutrients can help save your yields when the rain fails to fall. The salt effect When the soil starves for moisture, the salinity of the soil increases. Heat and drought cause an increase in evaporation, pulling water out of the ground and pulling the salts to the surface. This can be seen by a white crust on the soil’s surface either in small areas a few f ..read more

When it comes to applying seed-placed fertilizer, it is important to find the suitable application rate for each specific soil type and composition. But it is also important to understand that seeding equipment and technology is a factor, and may impact growers’ fertilizer rates. The seed-safe rate for fertilizers relies on numerous factors. Crop choice, soil composition, pH levels, organic matter, seedbed moisture, and field variability are all necessary components in determining seed-safe rate. On top of that, the Seedbed Utilization (SBU) is another very important factor in the seed-safe r ..read more