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Farmers asked to provide input on Responsible Grain code

The Canadian Roundtable for Sustainable Crops is in the process of developing a national Code of Practice to address environmental sustainability in Canadian grain farming.


McKague reappointed as CGC commissioner

McKague was first appointed as CGC commissioner in 2017. In his role as commissioner, he has represented the Government of Canada in international trade missions with key customers of Canadian grain.


Herbicide-tolerant soybeans from Bayer available for 2021 season

Bayer CropScience recently announced XtendFlex soybeans will be available in Canada for 2021. The XtendFlex soybean trait technology offers tolerance to glyphosate, dicamba, and glufosinate.
 
 
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Protect Against the Unpredictable

You can't control the weather, but you can control what you put down to protect your fertilizer investment. This nitrogen stabilizer provides the longest window of protection against volatilization in the industry, so you can apply in the spring and be confident it will get to your crops when they need it. Dual active ingredients work to guard your fertilizer above ground from variable spring conditions. Find out more
 
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Canola

In pursuit of hirsute canola

Hairy canola, a tool for managing one of the worst insect pests of canola, could finally be coming into its own. AAFC’s research shows these non-genetically modified lines deter flea beetle feeding. Hairy canola could become a valuable addition to pest management toolboxes, especially if insecticide options become more limited due to regulatory changes or insecticide-resistant pests. » Learn more
 
Verticillium

Verticillium stripe management in canola

Verticillium stripe, a soil-borne disease caused by the pathogen Verticillium longisporum, is a serious disease of canola in Europe. In Canada, it was first identified in one canola field in Manitoba in 2014, and has since been found across the country. Researchers at the University of Alberta are leading a project to determine the potential for yield losses and the effects of critical host-pathogen interactions. » Learn more
 
 
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Top Crop Summit

Register today for the Top Crop Summit!

Weeds, diseases and insect pests: oh my! We can’t predict what a growing season will bring, but we can help you prepare. Learn about these topics and more from the comfort of your home on Feb. 23 and 24 at the virtual 2021 Top Crop Summit.

Covering a range of topics, from soil health and crop diversification, agronomic tips for pulse crop growers, a crop rotation panel and much more, the Top Crop Summit will connect you with experts from across Canada through live and on-demand presentations.

Register today at topcropsummit.com.

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Webinar

WEBINAR: Soil test trends, crop nutrient removal & nutrient application

Join us for a free, interactive webinar on Feb. 16, 2021 at 1 p.m. MT / 3 p.m. ET with Dr. Alan Blaylock, Ph.D., senior agronomist with Nutrien, as he shares insights on phosphorus and potassium crop nutrition, including soil test trends, crop nutrient removal and nutrient management strategies. » Register today
 
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