Energy-based weed killing farm equipment is emerging in a landscape where herbicide resistant weeds have become a growing problem for Canadian farmers.
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Lasers and artificial intelligence: welcome to high-tech weed control
Energy-based weed killing technology is emerging in a landscape where herbicide resistant weeds have become a persistant and growing problem for Canadian farmers.
Canola council agronomists had big impact on sector
Editorial: A tighter focus on supply and demand development will reap benefits but will cost canola growers a valuable human resource
A tight focus on supply and market demand development at the Canola Council of Canada will benefit farmers, but shedding its agronomy arm will cost Prairie canola growers a valuable human resource.
Soil moisture, more timely application may help limit fall fertilizer loss
Researchers in Western Canada consider ways to keep fall nitrogen fertilizer in place and available for the next crop
Researchers are analyzing the effects of different timings for fall nitrogen application at sites in Manitoba, Saskatchewan and Alberta, theorizing that N losses correlate with moisture conditions at time of application.
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
Powdery scab a puzzling potato problem
Biosecurity helps avoid powdery scab infections in Manitoba potato fields, like avoiding the use of manure from livestock that ate infected potatoes
Soil-borne potato disease powdery scab thrives in cool, moist conditions and is hard for crop researchers to study, but there are things Manitoba farmers can do to keep it out of fields.
Cutting the noise on integrated weed management
A farm can’t chase every integrated weed management practice out there; which ones are most important, according to the experts?
A farm can’t chase every integrated weed management practice out there. Which are most important, according to Canadian agronomy experts?
Get better crops by understanding soil pH
The soil pH in your field can affect yields, nutrient availability and crop protection efficacy
Soil pH in a field impacts crop nutrient availability and growth. Regular soil testing helps Canadian farmers optimize harvest yields and soil health.
Special crops get new agronomist in residence at University of Manitoba
Loveleen Kaur Dhillon has been named the agronomist in residence for special crops at the University of Manitoba,a newly created five-year position supported by the Manitoba Crop Alliance
Loveleen Kaur Dhillon has been appointed as the agronomist in residence for special crops at the University of Manitoba, a new five-year position funded by the Manitoba Crop Alliance (MCA). MCA created the position after noting a gap in research capacity for special crops such as corn, sunflower, and flax. The hope is to expand
Crop advisor credits available at Manitoba Ag Days 2025
Here’s the list of what continuing education credits you can get for which sessions on this year’s Ag Days speaker lineup
Manitoba Ag Days speakers will qualify for credit for certified crop advisors in Brandon Jan. 21-23, 2025.
Agronomists give predictions at Canada’s Outdoor Farm Show 2024
Tar spot is present is nearly every Ontario corn field this season due to a wetter spring.
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