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CDN Potato Summit

Ontario funds improved veterinarian access for rural farms

The Livestock Veterinary Innovation Initiative is a new cost-share program that will increase the access options for veterinary care, especially in rural and northern Ontario to better support animal health.


From the Editor: Shifting forward

As harvest wraps up, many of us spend time reflecting on the events and decisions that shaped the way the year played out. Often, when moving forward, your reaction and attitude are what matter most.


Syngenta launches Group 2+4 cereal herbicide

Erebus Xtreme is a pre-mix liquid formulation of pyroxsulam (Group 2) and fluroxypyr (Group 4) for use on a broad range of challenging grass and broadleaf weeds in spring wheat, winter wheat and durum.
 
Inputs: The Podcast 
 
Inputs: The Podcsat

Profitable pulses in Manitoba

Peas and other pulse crops have grown in popularity over the years, but growing pulses doesn’t come without challenges – like any crop, weed and disease pressure can devastate a field. But with more and more market opportunities and resources for growers, the interest – and potential – for pulse crops continues to grow.

In this episode, Laura Schmidt, production specialist with Manitoba Pulse and Soybean Growers, shares an update on pulse crops and resources for growers in the province.
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European corn borers

Grappling with Bt resistance in European corn borers

The startling discovery of European corn borers with resistance to a Bt protein called Cry1F in Nova Scotia in 2018 has triggered a major project to tackle the problem. According to Jocelyn Smith, an entomologist at the University of Guelph’s Ridgetown campus, this resistance could jeopardize Ontario’s ability to control the corn borer, with a risk that the resistance could spread to neighbouring provinces or states. » Learn more...
 
Sunny outlook

Sunny outlook

As the only sunflower breeding program in Canada, the Manitoba Crop Alliance’s program is key to the long-term success of the country’s sunflower production. This program, led by breeder Mike Hagen, is just 10 years old, but it already has some very promising hybrids for Prairie growing conditions, including one that is nearing the final stage of pre-commercial field testing. » Learn more...
 
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In today’s agriculture industry, having sound farm business management is more important than ever. Resources to support farmers as their operations become larger and more complex are either too costly, too time consuming, or not relevant to today’s farming practices. » Learn more
 
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