According to the most recent crop conditions report from Field Crop News, field crops in general across Ontario are doing well and welcomed last week's rain.» Read More...
The Canadian Grain Commission is implementing grading changes to meet the needs of the agriculture sector in Canada and grain buyers around the world.» Read More...
According to the CGC's Grain Statistics Weekly, about 16 million tonnes of canola have been used in this crop year. The pace of canola usage has averaged 363,000 tonnes per week.» Read More...
The YEN model helps researchers and farmers work more closely together in pursuit of higher yields by efficiently using the resources they have available. YEN encourages farmers to target what crops require at specific plant-growth stages to help them to reach full yield potential on their farms. The network also encourages participants to share their ideas and experiences with each other. » Read more...
Canola growers rely on genetic resistance as one of the most effective tools for managing clubroot disease. As resistance has come under pressure from the emergence of ‘new’ pathotypes of the clubroot pathogen, there has been a concerted effort to develop canola with novel resistance traits. But the pathogen continues to evolve, putting the resistance of even new cultivars at risk. » Read more...