VIDEO: The difference between ‘snake oil’ and crop products that work

Don Flaten, University of Manitoba professor and soil scientist says, "Does the product have a reliable track record of making farmers money?"

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Published: March 30, 2015

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Since 2013 new fertilizers and plant products can be sold in Canada without first having to prove they work. University of Manitoba professor and soil scientist Don Flaten speaks to Manitoba Co-operator reporter Allan Dawson about distinguishing between an efficacious product and snake oil.

Stay tuned for Allan Dawson’s companion article in the upcoming April 2, 2015 issue of the Manitoba Co-operator.

Click here for a presentation slide of Don Flaten’s Principles of Good Research… On or Off the Farm.

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Allan Dawson

Allan Dawson

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Allan Dawson is a past reporter with the Manitoba Co-operator based near Miami, Man. He has been covering agricultural issues since 1980.

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