In years gone by, seeding overlap fell into the same category as new vehicle depreciation. It was just something you didn't think about as you drove off the lot. You still can't do anything about losing 10 grand as you drive away from the dealership, but you do have some pretty fantastic options when it... Read More
Category: Crops
In a move that's sure to make manufacturers of organic pesticides very happy, the Manitoba government has announced its plan to introduce legislation that will ban the use of non-organic pesticides for lawns and common areas of the province. Citing health concerns for pets and children, the government plans to begin to ban the sale... Read More
Fusarium head blight, or tombstone blight, is slowly moving west, and growers in regions not traditionally accustomed to fusarium are beginning to see premature bleaching/blighting of wheat heads and shriveled seeds caused by the pathogen. Fusarium doesn't just affect the grade and yield of a wheat field, it may also contaminate wheat kernels with mycotoxins... Read More
There are times when high quality high just isn't in the cards. In fact, sometimes the weather makes even attaining low quality hay nearly impossible. It's times like these that some farmers choose to turn too-wet hay into silage or haylage. The downside there, however, is that quality has already been lost — had you... Read More
Across parts of the Canada and the U.S., summer is making its presence felt. Intense heat has enveloped and put in danger areas of the U.S. while this week in Western Canada, some much needed heat is starting to dry out flood ravaged areas and give crops the boost they've been waiting for. Things can... Read More
Bigger or faster? It's a question that pops up from time to time when it comes to farm equipment (like, always). Our recent discussion with Dr. Tom Wolf brought up the issue with regard to spraying, but what about planting? Not everyone has a piece of land that an ultra-wide seeder or planter will work... Read More
Bill C-52, the Fair Rail Freight Service Act, received Royal Assent on June 26, fulfilling the Government’s commitment to bring forward legislation aimed at improving rail service for industries that rely on it to transport their product, including agriculture. The canola industry, like many other crop types, relies on rail service to move large quantities... Read More
Damage from soybean cyst nematode can be minor, but once this pest is established in a field, it's there for good. Since being confirmed in Ontario about 15 years ago, the nematode moved throughout much of the soybean growing region. Knowing the nematode pressure level in your fields is essential to minimizing damage through the... Read More
The Morris slogan is "We hear you" and with the recently unveiled Morris Razr disc drill and the new 9 series Air Carts, it's clear they do. RealAgriculture's Debra Murphy was on the grounds before Canada's Farm Progress Show to see the new equipment. In this video, Garth Massie, corporate agronomist for Morris Industries, describes... Read More
The University of Guelph is on the hunt for a new winter wheat breeder following a major announcement this week. Grain Farmers of Ontario, SeCan and the university have partnered to create a new tenure-track position to focus on the crop, Ontario's third largest acreage crop after corn and soy. In this interview, Bern Tobin,... Read More