A web-based crop protection selection tool, AgChemExpert, launched this week. AgChemExpert is a custom designed software program that helps farmers and agronomists alike understand what chemicals do what, how and when to use them and even what they are made up of, according to the company's release. Developed by agronomist Chris Hawkins, A-C-E is an... Read More
Category: Crops
There are more than a few weeks ahead yet for the corn harvest, but as a testament to constantly improving genetics and the hardiness of the crop, preliminary corn yields for 2012 are actually quite good. There are areas that are hurting, yes, but some farmers are pleasantly surprised with yields and quality, especially in... Read More
Earlier this year the CWB (as it was still named) rolled out handling agreement announcements at Canada's Farm Progress Show at Regina, Sask. During and after the press conference, more than a few weighed in on what percentage of the grain handle the monopoly-less board could possibly attract. Some estimated as much as 30% to... Read More
CWB has extended the deadline for farmers to sign up to the Harvest Pool from today to Friday, November 9. "CWB recognizes that farmers need time to adjust to new options and procedures in the first year of the open market for Prairie grain," president and CEO Ian White said in a company release. "Many... Read More
In the last Pulse School episode, Dr. Bert Vandenberg, lentil and faba bean breeder at the University of Saskatchewan, outlined the market development challenges facing the faba bean industry. He noted, however, that the varieties farmers have to choose from are already a very good fit for much of the prairies. Duane Ransome, member relations... Read More
Recently, I asked if farmland prices had surpassed the point of profitability. The response was mixed — prices in some areas were listed as quite high, but often actual sales occurred at a lower, more manageable price. As balance, however, prices far beyond even the $15,000 an acre discussed have since been reported in areas... Read More
Knowing whether or not the nozzles on your sprayer are doing the job they're supposed to is something you shouldn't have to learn the hard way. Being able to evaluate things like spray pattern, flow, wear and performance before you hit the field saves you time and money. In this video featuring OMAFRA's Helmut Spieser,... Read More
August rains make grain. That's an old saying, but it held true this year in Ontario. The Ontario soybean crop managed to hold on through extreme hot and dry conditions to receive those timely rains and produce what was, overall, a great crop. In this episode of the Soybean School, Ken Currah of PRIDE Seeds... Read More
The macronutrients — nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium and sulphur — get most of the attention when planning for crop nutrition needs, as they should, but more and more farmers are looking at a crop's need for micronutrients to reach maximum yield potential. Micros are needed in very small amounts but are critical for optimal plant health... Read More
Back in May, RealAgriculture.com's Shaun Haney asked David Morgan, Syngenta’s North America region director, "When will Syngenta get into the Canola business?" The answer, it appears, is now. Syngenta Canada announced today the launch of SY4135, a Roundup Ready canola variety. This one variety officially marks the company's entry in to the Canadian canola seed... Read More