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January 24, 2019
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Corteva Agriscience announces Enlist E3 soybean, Qrome corn products and LibertyLink canola

Canadian soybean, corn and canola growers will have access to Enlist E3 soybeans, Qrome corn hybrids and LibertyLink canola for the 2019 growing season. All products have received import authorization from China.


Manitoba streamlines grain dryer inspection process

In response to producer concerns, the Manitoba government is streamlining the process for inspection and approval of grain dryers by establishing a central booking process and expanding the availability of inspectors.


Top 10 ways to prevent barn fires

Though barn fires are a year-round concern, most barn fires occur in the winter. Here are the top 10 safety practices to reduce the risk of fire that do not require major changes to building structures or equipment.
 
 
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Impacts on P loss

Research out of Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada’s Harrow Research Station shows that solid manure releases less phosphorus on tile-drained soil compared to liquid manure and chemical fertilizer. The results show solid cattle manure is preferable to reduce overall P losses and safer for those applying it. » Learn more
 
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Another dimension of canola-pulse rotational combos

Growers who want to include more pulse crops in their rotations need information on where in the rotation to add the pulses for the most benefits. A Saskatchewan project is underway to look more closely at one possible rotational effect: whether growing canola right before a pulse crop affects the amount of nitrogen fixation in the pulse. » Learn more
 
 
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