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Bayer Dekalb Canola

Updated post-harvest weed control guide

A post-harvest weed control strategy targets perennial and winter annual weeds to prevent them from stealing early season moisture. Use this searchable guide to select herbicide options for post-harvest weed control.


National ag debate provides platform highlights from four federal parties

On Sept. 9, the Canadian Federation of Agriculture hosted the National Agriculture Leaders Debate, with representatives from four of the national parties, ahead of the federal election taking place on Sept. 20.


FCC: Farm equipment outlook strong, inventory tight

Four trends the FCC recommends monitoring in 2022 are supply chain disruptions, the Canadian dollar exchange rate, interest rates, and farm revenues.
 
Inputs, The Podcast 
 
Inputs, Smart Nutrition

Smart crop nutrition with Dr. Cristie Preston

Sulfur comes in two different forms: elemental sulfur and sulfate (most commonly found in ammonium sulfate). But which one is the best choice for your crop? The overall goal is to apply nutrients at the time the plant is taking them up to maximize production and minimize loss, so timing and crop uptake are two main factors to consider when making this decision.

Learn more about sulfur and Smart Nutrition MAP + MST in this episode with Cristie Preston, PhD, senior agronomist with Nutrien.
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Clover leaf weevil

Tackling the lesser clover leaf weevil

Despite its name, there is nothing “lesser” about the challenges in controlling the lesser clover leaf weevil in red clover seed crops. A project led by Sean Prager, assistant professor in plant sciences at the University of Saskatchewan, has assessed potential additional options for managing this tough-to-control pest so growers will be able to rotate their insecticides. » Learn more
 
Protecting bird habitat

Protecting bird habitat in agricultural land

Without an effort to preserve their habitat in non-cropped areas, some Prairie bird populations will continue to rapidly decline or disappear altogether. AAFC’s Fardausi Akhter is leading a comprehensive study of field boundary habitats in agro-ecosystems looking at how agricultural productivity is boosted by the presence of non-cropped areas, such as field boundaries, roadways, shelterbelts and wetlands. » Learn more
 
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Your goal has always been the same: produce the strongest, healthiest crop possible while maximizing your return on investment. Now, with nitrogen prices and input costs trending upward, it’s more important than ever to think critically about how you use your time and resources. Learn how growers are keeping costs in check by extending their protection against ammonia volatilization while simultaneously boosting yield potential with the dual active ingredients of this proven solution. » Learn more...
 
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