FieldWatch mapping platform aims to drop accidental spray damage. It’s been available to Saskatchewan farmers and aerial applicators since 2012 and is now available in Manitoba and Alberta.
Mapping tool to stop accidental spray damage now available across Prairies
Organic farmers and beekeepers hope FieldWatch can prevent costly spray drift accidents — but buy-in is still building
Making the most of spray days
Spraying expert Tom Wolfe shares tips for spraying in tough conditions
With another taxing spray season upon Manitoba farmers, the Co-operator is digging into its archives to present you with some previously-published information on navigating these challenges. Waiting for the ideal spray day is about as productive as chasing unicorns, says spray application specialist Tom Wolfe. That’s why learning to deal with less-than-ideal conditions is essential.
Horse-for-slaughter trial delayed
A Manitoba horse farm faces one charge based on a 2022 air shipment that animal rights group says was not compliant with livestock transportation rules
A Manitoba horse farm faces one charge based on a 2022 air shipment that animal rights goup says was not compliant with livestock transportation rules
Fungicide, glyphosate don’t hurt your hard red wheat quality
In terms of grain quality, this University of Manitoba-led research finds weather and variety matter most
The idea that weather and wheat variety do more to impact grain quality isn’t necessarily surprising, but new research offers up the good news that fungicides and glyphosate aren’t making the farmer’s crop worse.
If glyphosate goes, what replaces it on Canadian farms?
Bayer hints it might stop selling Roundup; how would that change weed management for Canada’s farmers?
As Bayer hints it may exit the glyphosate business, the scenario of farming without Roundup is suddenly on the table for Canadian farmers.
Grow forages, starve weeds
Farmers can disrupt weed routines and herbicide resistance development by adding forages to their crop rotations
Manitoba farmers can disrupt weed routines and herbicide resistance development by adding forages to their crop rotations.
Keep it Clean flags new 2025 farm chemical risks
New crop marketing warnings noted for use of cereal and lentil insecticide
Keep it Clean’s 2025 list, meant to warn farmers about marketing hurdles tied to specific agri-chemical use, has updated its guidance on cereal and lentil pesticides
Prairie cereals have reduced their carbon footprint
Farmers that grow cereal crops on the Prairies have some things to be proud of when it comes to greenhouse gas emissions, report says
Canadian farmers growing crops like wheat, barley and oats on the Prairies have things to be proud of when it comes to greenhouse gas emissions, report says.
Alfalfa aptitude: five things to consider when selecting varieties
From yield to field conditions and winder hardiness, here are the things farmers should weigh when choosing what kind of alfalfa to plant in their next forage stand
Here are the things farmers should weigh when choosing which alfalfa variety to plant in their next forage stand.
Stress-free banding castration for calves
Manitoba rancher Jodi Suchoplas outlines her tips on castration for cow-calf operations
Tips for castrating bull calves for the cow-calf farmer.
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