Crop breeders are continuously looking at developing new varieties: how they can grow bigger yields, have resistance to certain diseases, and of course, become more efficient. However, when we get a new variety, there are often tons of questions surrounding it. One of the questions Shannon Chant of Saskatchewan Agriculture sought to answer in a... Read More

Resistance to glyphosate has not officially been confirmed in Canada fleabane populations in Western Canada, but the weed, sometimes called horseweed or marestail, should be on the radar when it comes to herbicide resistance on the Prairies, according to Manitoba Agriculture's weed specialist. Canada fleabane that's resistant to glyphosate and other chemistries is already established... Read More

For more than 10 growing seasons, some fields around Midale, Saskatchewan, have looked just a little different. Instead of solid fields of yellow canola or green pea stands, those traveling through might think they're seeing both. And that's because they are. Intercropping — the practice of growing two or more crops at the same time... Read More

It's time for Tuesdays with Lyndsey! (Smith, that is). On today's show, hear from: Rachelle Murrison, on how SWAT Maps can inform management of lodging; Dr. Joe Stookey, on why weaning is so stressful on calves and how to mange that stress; and, Peggy Brekveld, president of the Ontario Federation of Agriculture, on the loss... Read More

It's that time of the week — time to catch up on the latest and greatest in agronomy. Host Lyndsey Smith looks forward to this topic every year, as she gets to talk forages! For this episode of The Agronomists, Smith is joined by Dan Undersander, professor emeritus from the University of Wisconsin, and Christine... Read More

It's Agronomic Monday! On today's show, hear from: Jeremy Boychyn of Alberta Grains, tackling agronomic challenges; Clint Jurke of the Canola Council of Canada, talking about verticillium stripe; Sara Meidlinger and Breanne Rey of PRIDE Seeds with a spotlight interview; and, A preview of what's to come this week at the Canadian Beef Industry Conference.... Read More

Verticillium wilt is a well known global disease that impacts many different crops. Verticillium stripe, however, is a lesser-known disease and one impacting canola, specifically. They may have similar names, however, they are not nearly the same disease, and it's important to know that when discussing the disease, says Clint Jurke of the Canola Council... Read More