If you look up the term "superweed," you'll likely find a definition that includes "herbicide-resistance" and "accidental crossing" of genetically engineered plants and their "wild" counterparts. But, that could be changing, thanks in part to the Weed Science Society of America (WSSA). “Since superweed is now clearly part of the public vernacular, we decided to... Read More
Category: Crop Production
The Beef Cattle Research Council (BCRC) has introduced a new award to recognize outstanding researchers and their contribution to the competitiveness and sustainability of the Canadian beef industry. The Canadian Beef Industry Award for Outstanding Research and Innovation will honour scientists and academics that are actively involved in strong research programs aligned with industry priorities,... Read More
The sun is shining, the grass has turned green and the temptation to turn cattle out to pasture is strong at this time of year. Spring grazing is often the weakest link in the grazing system on cow-calf operations, says Jane Thornton, pasture and rangeland specialist with Manitoba Agriculture, noting decisions made in spring can... Read More
May 4, 2015 — RealAgriculture, Canada's leading online farm news site, is launching an intoxicating offer for its community — The RealAgriculture wine club. RealAgriculture community members who join the wine club will each month receive four exclusive and small production red and white wines, with rose and sparkling wines selected seasonally. Each month the... Read More
Those with seasoned soybean ground may be tempted to skip the inoculant, but depending on the type of soil you have and what conditions were like last year, an inoculant investment now should payback in-season. As Shawn Brenneman, Syngenta agronomist and sometimes soothsayer, explains to RealAgriculture's Bernard Tobin in this Soybean School, inoculant payback is... Read More
Grains this we week were mostly pressured by a lower U.S. dollar, as the Canadian Loonie rebounded to a whopping 83 cents, and seeding conditions across most of North America remaining pretty good. U.S. export sales showcased more international buyers canceling old crop wheat contracts and switching things over to buying new crop. Despite that,... Read More
After a 41 year career with Agriculture & Agri-Food Canad, and building his reputation as a world-class wheat breeder, Dr. Ron DePauw has joined SeCan in the position of Science Advisor. DePauw recently retired from AAFC, a career marked by the successful breeding of prairie-farm-staple AC Barrie. DePauw was also a co-developer of AC Lillian,... Read More
Have we reached the point where glyphosate should not be applied alone at pre- or post-harvest? It's a stunning thought, isn't it? In this fifth and final installment of the When Weeds Won't Die series, Real Agriculture's editor, Lyndsey Smith, asks Dr. Hugh Beckie this very important question. His answer? You'll have to listen below... Read More
We’re about to flip the calendar to May, and, perhaps surprisingly, soil moisture is becoming a bit of an issue for those rolling in the fields, says Peter Johnson, in this week’s Wheat Pete’s Word. What can you do about soil that’s drying out too quickly? Well, you’re doing to have to adjust planting depth... Read More
Soybean planting time brings with it a number of decisions — what's the optimal seeding rate? Which inoculants should be used, and should they be doubled up? What about seed treatment? Is a seed treatment with insecticide needed? As part of this Soybean School West episode, Kristen Podolsky of the Manitoba Pulse and Soybean Growers... Read More