When it comes to farm weed control, some spraying experts say dicamba’s drift risk isn’t worth it, others say it’s a matter of proper management, smart farmer decisions and chemical product choice.
Warding off dicamba spray drift
When it comes to farm weed control, some spraying experts say dicamba’s drift risk isn’t worth it, others say it’s a matter of proper management, smart farmerdecisions and product choice
Soil health survey offers a glimpse at Prairie producers’ soil priorities
Farmer-facing approach differentiates soil network, says project lead
Early results from a ground breaking soil health survey shows that farmers don’t think there’s any one-size-fits-all solution to soil health questions in Western Canada.
Manitoba gets first hand look at ‘trace in-trace out’ protocols in TB investigation
Getting a visit doesn’t necessarily mean hot water, but there’s still risk if TB is found
Manitoba livestock producers are watching the trace in trace out protocol in action following a positive test for bovine tuberculosis at dairy operation.
Producers wrestle over organic standards draft
Canada’s organic farmers have until July 29 to comment on new organic standards that would open the door to products like municipally derived struvite fertilizer, but would also crack down on lapses in organic management
Canada’s organic farmers have until July 29 to comment on new organic standards that would open the door to products likemunicipally derived struvite fertilizer
‘Trace-ins’ and ‘trace-outs’ crucial parts of CFIA bovine TB investigations
Getting a visit doesn’t necessarily mean hot water, but there’s still risk if TB is found
The CFIA is investigating bovine TB discovered at a facility in south central Manitoba, which means some producers may get a call to take part in trace-in and trace-out procedures as part of that investigation.
Bovine tuberculosis calls for healthy divide between wildlife and livestock
Elk are commonly considered the problem species for bovine tuberculosis history in Manitoba, but one wildlife expert warns against developing blinders on other host species that could spread infection to cattle herds
Elk are commonly considered the problem species for bovine tuberculosis history in Manitoba, but one wildlife expert warns against developing blinders on other host species, like white-tailed deer, that could spread infection to cattle herds.
New rules for organic farming on the table
Canada’s organic farmers have until July 29 to comment on new organic standards that would open the door to products like municipally derived struvite fertilizer, but would also crack down on lapses in organic management
Canada’s organic farmers have until July 29 to comment on new standards that would allow permit more products, but also crack down on organic management lapses.
Precision 4R cuts farm greenhouse gas emissions
Lower areas in your field tend to emit more greenhouse gas, research shows that precision 4R nutrient stewardship practices can help mute the trend
Lower areas in your field tend to emit more greenhouse gas, research shows that precision 4R nutrient stewardship practices can help mute the trend
Gene editing up a better canola crop: FEATURE
Canola gene editing project taps maize genetics for a more robust, higher yielding plant
Gene editing techniques and maize genetic material may be the seed for more robust and stress tolerant canola plants. Canadian research is trying to make it happen.
Who owns farm data?
It’s possible for farmers to own the data while companies are still able to use it, says lawyer
Data privacy is one of the noted issues blocking adoption of digital agriculture on Canadian farms as farmers worry about where their data is going and how it’s being used by companies.