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Farm Credit Canada

CGC extends Harvest Sample Program deadline

The program offers analytical services to Canadian grain producers and companies at no cost. Participating producers are emailed a report that includes an unofficial grade along with other quality results.


ADAMA to re-evaluate production of insecticides using lambda-cyhalothrin

The announcement comes as grain companies and farmers’ organizations consider the implications of the PMRA’s ruling to re-evaluate the permitted uses of the synthetic pyrethroid insecticide.


Top Crop Summit: Register now for early bird pricing!

The Top Crop Summit is returning to TCU Place in Saskatoon on Feb. 22 and 23, 2023, with the latest agronomic info and research updates. Register before Dec. 15 for a chance to win your pass for free!
 
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The Canadian Potato Summit returns Jan. 12, 2023!

Kick off the 2023 growing season at the 2023 Canadian Potato Summit, a free, half-day virtual event sharing research, agronomy and market insights for Canadian potato growers. Join esteemed presenters, including producers and researchers, for an interactive and informative start to your upcoming season.
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Cover crops and their soil microbiomes

Cover crops and their soil microbiomes

A P.E.I. research project has uncovered connections between cover crop type, soil microbiome characteristics, and disease in the following barley or soybean crop. AAFC-Charlottetown’s Adam Foster and his research team wanted to determine if certain cover crops could suppress plant pathogen populations, which could lead to reduced disease pressure for soybean and barley grown the next season. » Learn more...
 
Weed phenology can impact control

Weed phenology can impact control

How and when weeds grow can determine the success of weed management programs, and this weed phenology can change over time. The best advice? Catch weeds off-guard. According to AAFC’s Breanne Tidemann, the efficacy of management options is affected by timing of management and weed “happening.” Focusing on weed phenology can help use this relationship to your advantage. » Learn more...
 
 
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Ontario Agricultural Conference

Jan. 4-5, 2023
Ridgetown, Waterloo and Kemptville, Ont.
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