With nitrogen prices continuing to soar, many farmers are looking for ways to manage the cost of fertilizer as well as meet crop demands for the key nutrient in 2022. This week, Corteva Agriscience Canada put a new option on the table for farmers to consider with the launch of Utrisha N, the company's first... Read More
Category: Crops
Phosphorus is a key nutrient for crop production, and requires careful management to ensure there's enough P to feed a growing crop, but not so much that the nutrient moves off the field in run-off or soil movement. For what makes phosphorus management different versus say, nitrogen, we go to experts Dr. Merrin Macrae, professor... Read More
Winter wheat's value in providing critical habitat for ducks and other wildlife will be highlighted on store shelves with a new food and drink label designed to help consumers identify environmentally friendly products. The "Habitat-Friendly Winter Wheat Ecolabel Program" was launched last week as a partnership between Cereals Canada, Alberta Wheat Commission, Saskatchewan Winter Cereals... Read More
There are many input decisions to be made at any given time on the farm. Some of those decisions have to be made in-crop, such as for crop protection, while others happen well-ahead of the growing season, like those on fertilizer and seed. Based on supply chain issues, major price increases, and potential product shortages,... Read More
TELUS has announced that John Raines is joining the organization as president of TELUS Agriculture. Effective November 29, 2021, Raines will bring over 20 years of global experience in the agriculture sector to his new role. "John is exceedingly well-positioned to lead the ongoing evolution of TELUS Agriculture," says Darren Entwistle, president and CEO of... Read More
The numbers are rolling in — from fantastic corn yields, to unbelievable rain amounts in some areas of Ontario. In this week's Wheat Pete's Word, host Peter Johnson asks for feedback on a few things, including what some of your favourite Wheat Pete sayings are, if you prefer rain in inches or millimetres (or either,... Read More
The escalation in the cost of crop inputs, including glyphosate and glufosinate, has some farmers looking for ways to save money. Some farmers have asked if trimming back herbicide rates is a viable option. Going in with a half rate might seem like a good idea, but in the long run it can be a... Read More
The drought many producers faced this past growing season is continuing to wreak havoc in many different directions. But, what happened with crops that are better suited for hot and dry conditions? Durum wheat is one of those crops. Canadian production of durum wheat lies solely in the southern parts of the prairies and is... Read More