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Manitoba grain and oilseed report: Barley, yellow peas down weekly, all up year-over-year

Prices on grains and oilseeds in Manitoba continue to climb. Northern hard red wheat and canola continue to make significant gains. » Read more...

Nominations open for Alberta Agriculture Hall of Fame

The Alberta Agriculture Hall of Fame is accepting nominations for individuals displaying leadership and innovation in Alberta’s agriculture industry until May 6. » Read more...

Keep it Clean releases latest product advisory

The organization will also host a webinar on April 19 to review the products on this year’s advisory list and answer audience questions. » Read more...

Unearthing the roots of lodging

Barley growers and breeders alike know how susceptible the crop is to lodging problems. But what is the best way to evaluate lodging susceptibility in breeding lines when the weather doesn’t favour lodging? Recognizing the need for improved standability, researchers in Saskatchewan are looking to develop easy-to-use tools to assess barley breeding lines for their potential to lodge – even when growing conditions don’t result in lodging. » Learn more...

Does intensive wheat management pay?

From the early 1990s to 2013, the rate of yield gain in Canadian Western Red Spring (CWRS) wheat was about 0.67 per cent per year. This increase is attributed to a combination of better genetics and more intensive management. The idea of 100 bushels-per-acre yields is tempting, but what does it take to get there? New research from across the Prairies examined what factors contributed to maximum yields and how they affected net returns. » Learn more...

It's Time To Make a Nitrogen Plan

How do you slow the conversion of ammonium and minimize nitrogen leaching beyond the root zone? The answer is CENTURO^®: a next-generation nitrogen stabilizer proven to give growers greater flexibility and protection while being gentle on anhydrous ammonia equipment. It’s crucial to protect spring-applied anhydrous. With the right plan in place, you can set yourself up for success. Keep reading to get other helpful tips about guarding your nitrogen investment. » Learn more...

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Manitoba grain and oilseed report: Barley, yellow peas down weekly, all up year-over-year

Nominations open for Alberta Agriculture Hall of Fame

Keep it Clean releases latest product advisory

Unearthing the roots of lodging

Does intensive wheat management pay?

It's Time To Make a Nitrogen Plan

Canada’s Farm Show

Indian Head Crop Management Field Day

Ag In Motion

Canada's Outdoor Farm Show