When it comes to growing canola, clubroot is the disease that really can be detrimental to crop yield, and detrimental to future crops if not managed properly. In Alberta, oftentimes clubroot is thought of to be in the central part of the province, around Edmonton. But as time goes on, it's slowly but surely spreading,... Read More
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As a wheat grower, you know the importance of nitrogen to ensure you have a high yield, high protein quality wheat crop. Enhanced efficiency fertilizers (EEFs) have been around for quite some time, and as we learn the best way to use them, they're gaining in popularity with farmers. Although there are different types of... Read More
As a cover crop, cereal rye brings a lot to the table. It improves soil structure, builds organic matter, and protects against water and wind erosion. It's also relatively inexpensive, can be seeded late, enhances weed control and is easy to kill. That makes it a nice fit for cash crop producers looking for a... Read More
Growing pulses can be tricky at times, and getting proper emergence keeps the crop competitive. Ensuring the crop has the proper amount of nutrients is key to a high and healthy yield, and that means choosing the right type and amount of inoculant. But inoculants aren't like other crop production products, as they have a... Read More
As of now, there haven't been any ethanol plants closed in Ontario, but there are reports that many plants are dialing back production amid the COVID-19 pandemic. What does that mean for overall corn demand and, of course, price? Crosby Devitt, the new CEO of Grain Farmers of Ontario, says that as of right now,... Read More
After wreaking havoc in the U.S. and parts of Ontario, herbicide-resistant waterhemp has arrived on the scene on the eastern side of the Canadian Prairies. Patches of the prolific weed — a cousin to Palmer amaranth — were found in multiple fields in five municipalities in Manitoba last year. In one case, over 30 acres... Read More
Many industries are struggling to cope with COVID-19, but in agriculture farmers still have to plant. Today (March 31, 2020) the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) released its 2020 planting intentions report. Canadian farmers are watching this report very closely as the U.S. corn and soybean acreage — and possible carryout — impacts Canadian... Read More
Case IH has launched the Farmall Utility A series with three new models: the 95A, 105A, and 115A tractors. Greg Lucey with Case IH was at the National Farm Machinery show to showcase the three brand-new models, which come in all configurations. This includes a 2wd, MFD, and a poultry tractor. "It's going to fill... Read More
When it comes to small plot trials, sometimes producers wonder how the data can be implemented onto their fields and used in a "real-life" format. Alberta Wheat and Barley Commissions are headed into the first year of their Plot 2 Farm program, which will conduct trials on wheat and barley on a larger scale. On... Read More
Mark Burnham is doing his best to promote more wheat acres in Ontario. It can be a tough sell, but there's no disputing the soil health benefits of having wheat in the rotation. The Cobourg, Ont.- farmer, who runs a mixed farm with his family, believes a corn-soy-wheat rotation, with some hay and cover crops,... Read More