After a brief dip in temperatures, we're back to an unseasonably warm October. Here's hoping you're able to take advantage of the temperature and manage your soil, plant winter crops or cover crops, or anything else your week holds.
The Great Lakes Yield Enhancement Network works to help farmers improve crop returns through a greater understanding of crop performance, currently focused on winter wheat.» Read more...
The inaugural Canadian Food Sentiment Index from the Agri-Food Analytics Lab at Dalhousie University affirms that consumer confidence in Canadian farmers remains high.» Read More...
Cereals Canada is receiving up to $7.3 million through the AgriMarketing Program and the AgriScience Program to support the competitiveness and sustainability of Canadian cereals.» Read More...
Sabine Banniza, professor at the University of Saskatchewan's Crop Development Centre (CDC) and strategic research chair in pulse crop pathology, encourages young people to strive for excellence in their work. That ambition has driven her own career success – and led to her being nominated as one of our 2024 Influential Women in Canadian Agriculture. » Learn more...
Strip-till equipment moves residue to the side leaving strips of bare soil about eight inches (20 cm) wide. The soil between the strips is left undisturbed with the residue providing soil and water conservation benefits. In Manitoba, strip-till is often conducted in the fall so that the strips warm up more quickly in the spring. » Learn more...