Spray regulations haven't kept up with drone advancements.
Canola
From AIM: Expect a year of drone drama
Paraglider powers a new kind of sprayer
The Stratus AirSprayer is different than the quadcopters and fixed-wing UAVs (unmanned aerial vehicles) typically associated with ag drones. Essentially, it’s a powered paraglider — one that can carry heavier loads and stay aloft much longer than conventional drones.
From AIM: How many flowers in a canola field?
There's no debating the beauty of a canola field in bloom, but it's possible to have a more scientific debate about canola flowers. Such as, how many yellow flowers are there, in a canola field that's one section in size?
Manitoba crops advancing with warm weather: report
Warmer conditions across Manitoba during the week ended July 16 helped advance crop growth, with recent rainfall leaving most of the province with wet or optimal soil moisture conditions, according to the latest provincial crop report.
Ag in Motion site abuzz on show eve
The Ag In Motion site, near Langham, Sask. was controlled chaos today, as organizers and exhibitors put the final touches on the tenth edition of the outdoor farm show.
Farming’s tech revolution is here
We can build the technology, but public policy can help with on-farm adoption
We can build the technology, but public policy can help with on-farm adoption of things like FuelPositive's on-farm anhydrous ammonia plant.
Short position in canola edges lower, while soybeans/corn rise
The managed money short position in canola futures edged lower in the latest data, while bearish bets in soybeans hit their largest level in five years and the net short position in corn set a new record, according to the latest Commitments of Traders report from the United States Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC).
VIDEO: Is your canola starved for nutrients? Here’s how to tell
A boon of moisture this growing season has seen a number of nutrients flow further down into the soil profile, potentially putting them out of reach of your plant’s roots. But the symptoms of nutrient deficiencies – particularly canola – can be easy enough to spot if you know what you’re looking for. In this video
Up, then down, for canola
Canola's market went for a ride over the week ending July 12.
No weather market appearing
While there are challenges out there, so far North American growing conditions aren't sparking concern