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Farm Finance Webinar

New contest asks growers to share resistance management strategies

The Pest Management Challenge is hosted by Manage Resistance Now and aims to raise awareness and promote the adoption of strategies to manage weed, insect and disease resistance.


Consumer perceptions survey shows confidence in Canadian agriculture

According to the survey, 98 per cent of respondents recognize farmers’ importance to domestic food security, and four in five Canadians say they are confident in their ability to meet domestic food demand.


Top Crop Summit: Sweepstakes draw on Thursday!

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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Inputs: The Podcast

Ontario cereals season recap and looking ahead

It’s the most wonderful time of the year – to look back on the previous season and start planning (or finish planting) for next year! Given some challenging conditions during fall 2021 and summer 2022, how did the winter and spring cereal crops fare?

In this episode of Inputs, Sophie Krolikowski, acting cereals specialist with the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs (OMAFRA), discusses the 2022 season, starting with planting in fall 2021, how winter cereals planting has gone so far for the 2023 growing season, and some upcoming events and initiatives farmers can participate in. » Listen now...
 
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UAV-based sensors

Using UAV-based sensors for high-resolution crop monitoring

Like many other sectors, the ag industry is continuing to adopt the use of drones or unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) for field scouting and monitoring. Researchers and industry are interested in evaluating emerging sensor technologies that can enhance crop health observations and better inform precision management decisions. » Learn more...
 
“Immunizing” canola against blackleg

“Immunizing” canola against blackleg

A promising biological blackleg control mechanism may help farmers mitigate the worst effects of blackleg in canola. Dilantha Fernando is a professor in the University of Manitoba’s department of plant science and co-author, with Rasanie Padmathilake, on a new paper that shows prior infection by a less virulent pathogen can successfully “immunize” canola against a highly virulent pathogen. » Learn more...
 
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Top Crop Summit

Win your registration to the Top Crop Summit!

The Top Crop Summit will make an exciting return to TCU Place in Saskatoon on Feb. 22 and 23, and we’re bringing back our popular Summit Sweepstakes, giving you the chance to win your ticket!

Simply purchase an early bird pass by Dec. 15 for a chance to win your registration fee back. Four lucky early birds will be selected and refunded the cost of their registration, and one grand prize winner will win a registration pass and hotel room on us!

Register for the Top Crop Summit before Dec. 15 and you’ll automatically be entered to win – no additional steps necessary.
» REGISTER TODAY...
 
EVENTS 
 

Ontario Agricultural Conference

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

Feb. 22-23
Saskatoon
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