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Farm Credit Canada

StatsCan: Model-based principal field crop estimates as of July

In 2022, Canadian farmers are projected to produce more wheat, canola, barley, oats, soybeans and corn for grain, according to recent yield model estimates using satellite imagery and agroclimatic data.


Corteva and BASF partner on soybean weed control

The two companies agreed to cross-license soybean traits, while developing complementary herbicide technologies, enabling both companies to offer innovative soybean weed management solutions.


IWCA podcast: Heather Watson

As executive director of Farm Management Canada, Heather Watson focuses on promoting farmers’ leadership development and elevating the voices of traditionally underrepresented groups in farming.
 
Inputs: The Podcast 
 
Inputs: The Podcast

Promoting nutrient stewardship in canola

The Canola Council of Canada recently launched Canola 4R Advantage, a program designed to help growers initiate or advance nutrient stewardship and fertilizer efficiency on canola farms. Curtis Rempel, vice-president of crop production and innovation for the Canola Council of Canada, joins co-host Stefanie Croley to discuss the program and break down the benefits available to canola producers.
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FEATURED NEWS 
 
Moisture stress and crop performance

Moisture stress and crop performance

Prairie weather in recent years has vividly shown just how damaging flooding and drought stress can be to crop yields. Manitoba researchers wondered if data on varietal responses to different moisture regimes might help growers in dealing with moisture extremes. So, their project is exploring if and how crop response to moisture stress might be evaluated as part of provincial variety trials. » Learn more...
 
Cultivating Innovation

Cultivating Innovation: Ag-tech opportunities

Kerry Wright, CEO of the Canadian Agri-Food Automation and Intelligence Network, says the right technology, when layered correctly, can enable farmers to get back to more of what matters. Although agtech survey respondents reported a number of barriers to adoption and uptake, the survey results indicated they are also keenly aware of the positive benefits of precision ag technology. » Learn more...
 
EVENTS 
 

Canada’s Outdoor Farm Show

Sept. 13-15
Woodstock, Ont.
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Pulse & Special Crops Convention

Sept. 20-22
Niagara Falls, Ont.
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