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CDN Potato Summit

U of G launches free farm business management skills training

The University of Guelph’s new “Foundations in Agricultural Management” online certificate course will enable farmers, and especially younger producers, to brush up on their farm business management skills.


Agronomy update: Multiple genes improve clubroot resistance

Cultivar resistance is a cornerstone of clubroot management. To further understand how clubroot-resistant genes interact with new pathotypes, AAFC researchers in Saskatoon initiated a study to assess efficacy and durability of single and multiple CR genes.


John Deere introduces fully autonomous tractor

The machine combines Deere’s 8R tractor, TruSet-enabled chisel plow, GPS guidance system and other new, advanced technologies. The autonomous tractor will be available to farmers later this year.
 
 
Top Crop Summit 
 
Bayer Front Row

Take a tour of what’s NEW for 2022!

When it comes to innovative products, Bayer is leading the way in 2022. We have new DEKALB® corn hybrids and soybean varieties that can help you make the most of every acre. Learn all about them by watching The Front Row Virtual Crop Tour videos. See how Bayer can help make 2022 your best season ever.

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Less N in dry bean

Lower costs with less N in dry bean

For years, Ontario dry bean producers have been encouraged to apply between 10 and 100 kilograms of nitrogen (N) per hectare in dry bean. University of Guelph’s Chris Gillard has just published a study looking at N and seed treatment applications in dry bean at the Huron Research Station, the first in a series and the most comprehensive study on dry bean inputs to be done in a long time in Ontario. » Learn more...
 
Chasing soil moisture

Chasing soil moisture with crop rotations

In a “normal” year, farmers can use crop rotations as a tool to access soil moisture to get the most out of stored and growing season precipitation. In a dry year like 2021, it is even more critical to take advantage of any stored soil moisture going into the 2022 growing season. Saskatchewan Agriculture’s Dale Risula says growers can optimize water use by rotating between deep and shallow-rooted crops. » Learn more...
 
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