Adequate root nodulation is critical for filling soybean pods with seed, as there's a strong correlation between the number of nodules on soybean plants' roots and yield. But in a dry year, the number of nodules might not matter quite as much, as soybeans can compensate for reduced nodulation by producing larger nodules. As part... Read More
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Drought across much of the Prairies has caused pulse crops to become, for lack of a better term, "stagey." Knowing how to stage a crop for, say, desiccation timing can be particularly tricky during such adverse growing conditions. In this Pulse School episode, Nevin Rosaasen, sustainability and government relations, Alberta Pulse Growers Association (APG), outlines... Read More
Intergenerational wealth transfer or succession planning can be a daunting task, but if started early and included as a regular part of financial check-ups, it doesn't have to be. Trent Hamans, vice president of private banking and wealth planning with ATB Wealth, likens wealth transfer planning to creating a good meal. "Having successful intergenerational wealth... Read More
Plant growth regulators (PGRs) are an excellent tool for controlling the height of a wheat crop, and they also impact stem strength, especially for a crop under high management. "Lodging is caused by high nitrogen rates, or excessive nitrogen, and also high seeding rates," says Mike Holzworth, research agronomist with C&M Seeds. In this Wheat... Read More
How drought can impact seed quality is definitely a question on a lot of farmers' minds this year. Rachael Melenka, client success manager at 20/20 Seed Labs, has all the information to consider for testing harvested grains in this Wheat School episode. There is a potential issue with seed grown having increased dormancy this year... Read More
Weed control in organic soybeans and edible beans can prove challenging for growers who only have inter-row cultivation and scuffling in their weed management toolbox. On this episode of The Sharp Edge, we learn how organic grower Phil Oegema and his family, who operate Oegema Grains Ltd. near St.Thomas, Ont., have put a charge into... Read More
As swath timing and harvest approach, it's time to pay close attention to pre-harvest intervals. "PHI or pre-harvest interval is a really important concept to understand, and it's actually a really easy concept to use," says Keith Gabert, agronomy specialist with the Canola Council of Canada, in this episode of Canola School. "The labels are... Read More
Autonomy in an agricultural setting is an exciting space to be in. There are a lot of definitions of autonomy out there, and for farming, the first one that applies or that people think of is the advent of auto-steer. But there's so much more. Kara Oosterhuis recently caught up with Chris Morson, sales specialist... Read More
We're painting this episode of The Agronomists red — for red clover! On this episode, Dr. Dave Hooker, University of Guelph Ridgetown Campus, and Dan Petker, farmer and red clover grower extraordinaire from Port Rowan, Ont., join host Shaun Haney for a thorough discussion on being successful with cover crops, not just red clover. SUMMARY... Read More
Forage and hay production this year has been challenging, and livestock producers in much of the Northern Great Plains and the western half of North America are looking for alternative forage resources and feeding strategies. Zach Carlson, extension beef specialist at North Dakota State University, is looking at options for producers who might have canola... Read More