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FCC macroeconomic predictions for 2022 highlight rising rates

While FCC anticipates Canada’s economic growth will be weaker this quarter than the latter half of 2021 due to the Omicron variant and supply chain disruptions, this is expected to change in the second quarter.


OMAFRA: Canola fertilization for Ontario growers

John Heard, soil specialist with Manitoba Agriculture, was recently part of a virtual speaker series on canola and answered some questions from Ontario growers about canola fertilization.


Canadian Agricultural Safety Week kicks off

March 13 to 19 marks Canadian Agricultural Safety Week, a week that aims to raise awareness about the importance of farm safety and the health and well-being of agricultural producers and workers in Canada.
 
 
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Too wet, too dry, just right

Too wet, too dry, just right

Yvonne Lawley of the University of Manitoba thinks cover crops are an interesting tool to deal with moisture extremes, either too much or too little – depending on the kind of cover crop and management. In one of her current projects, Lawley and graduate student Virginia Janzen are looking at short-term moisture management – how a cover crop could help a grower get through an immediate moisture crunch. » Learn more...
 
Soybean pests

Insects, diseases and weeds to watch in soybean

Which soybean pests cause western Canadian producers most stress? Cassandra Tkachuk, production specialist for Manitoba Pulse and Soybean Growers, typically puts diseases like root rot at the top of the list based on the level of economic damage they can cause versus insect and weed pests. But hot, dry weather has temporarily bumped insects to the top spot of troublesome soybean pests. » Learn more...
 
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