According to Farm Credit Canada’s annual report, the average value of cultivated Canadian farmland increased by 12.8 per cent in 2022 – the highest increase recorded since 2014.» Read More...
New, high-yielding spring wheat varieties require nitrogen fertility programs that deliver upwards of 200 lb. N/ac to ensure maximized yield and high protein levels on the eastern Prairies.» Read More...
Nominate an outstanding woman in Canadian ag before March 31. Since 2020, we’ve celebrated the achievements of women in Canada’s agriculture industry through the program.» Read More...
According to a 2017 Health Canada document on the re-evaluation of glyphosate, it’s the most widely used herbicide in Canada. Around the world, its use is on the increase, according to 2022 market reports. But this ubiquity has led to more and more resistance issues. Can agriculture learn to live without the “unicorn” product? Does it have to? » Read more...
Managing and optimizing nitrogen is important for maximizing crop production. It's also important to understand and manage the fate of N in crop residues to mitigate GHG emissions and optimize N transfer to subsequent crops. Researchers are interested in finding out what factors affect GHG emissions, as well as the impact of microbial efficiencies on crop residue decomposition. » Read more...