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Editorial: The last push before the big day

September’s impending arrival can sometimes feel like the busy week before Christmas – meaning things can change quickly and some decisions might be made under pressure.


Canadian Agricultural Youth Council members appointed

The CAYC’s main task is to ensure that the perspectives of youth in agriculture are well understood, and to help inform on policy, programs, planning and decision-making.


Crop report: Alberta moisture declines, crop conditions good in Manitoba

Meanwhile, sporadic weather systems in Saskatchewan have delayed crop development in some regions.
 
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Researching resilient cropping systems

Researching resilient cropping systems

Canola-wheat rotations are the most common crop rotation on the Prairies, driven by high canola returns. But pest, disease and weed resistance issues resulting from this tight rotation raises questions about the long-term sustainability of the rotation. Ongoing research now looks to determine what crop rotations would be most productive, resilient and economical for different ecozones across the Prairies. » Learn more...
 
Challenging pest - Wireworms

Challenging research to tackle a challenging pest

Wireworms can create devastating damage across Prairie fields. They live in the soil for up to seven years and chew on roots and seeds. Because they can go down a metre or more into soil, they are not overly accessible – and therefore hard to manage. But one way to defeat an enemy as pervasive as the wireworm is to use its own strengths against it. Two AAFC scientists are doing just that – combining their expertise in molecular biology and entomology to find a way to use a wireworm’s own cellular defences against its own genes. » Learn more...
 
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Koch Centuro

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. » Read more...
 
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