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Canada’s National Farm Leadership Program now accepting applications

The program will begin Jan. 23 and will include virtual learning and a three-day, in-person residency. Monthly group coaching and personal coaching continues for the remainder of the year.


SaskCanola and SaskFlax announce new collaboration

With oilseed in Saskatchewan growing significantly over the past 30 years, this partnership is intended to improve efficiencies for both crop commissions by providing a full complement of staff to support both boards.


Agronomy update: Economic optimum soybean plant density for irrigated soybean

A study compared agronomic practices for soybean investigating the relationships between plant density and soybean yield for different genotypes, row spacing and growing environments.
 
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Potato Summit

Canadian Potato Summit

The third annual Canadian Potato Summit happens next Thursday, Jan. 12! Join us virtually to hear from our expert speakers and panellists, interact with your fellow growers and industry peers in the chat, and collect Certified Crop Adviser credits from the comfort of your home or office. If you can’t join us live, register today to guarantee your access to the event recording after the live broadcast is complete.
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Innovative bio-inoculants

Innovative bio-inoculants improve soil health and crop yields

Rising input costs, climate change effects and challenging production environments have researchers and industry exploring new alternatives for improving soil health and yields. One alternative solution may be bio-inoculants: natural micro-organisms applied to soil or plants to improve soil health. Researchers in Manitoba have isolated some that support crop production, increase yields and enhance phosphorus usage. » Learn more...
 
Fertilizing after a drought

Fertilizing after a drought

The drought of 2021 on the Prairies and in northern Ontario left a lingering hangover for 2022. Reduced crop growth and nutrient uptake during the growing season. Late season crop regrowth. Dry subsoil moisture going into the winter. Rigas Karamanos, a soil scientist Calgary, says the two main issues to consider are the effects of those dry conditions on crop growth and high fertilizer prices. » Learn more...
 
Inputs: The Podcast 
 
Inputs: The Podcast

Peer-to-peer pesticide resistance management

In this episode of Inputs, Jennifer Hubert, executive director of plant biotechnology with CropLife Canada and head of Manage Resistance Now, discusses Manage Resistance Now, the importance of maintaining the tools we currently have, and the goals of the challenge – one of which is to create a peer-to-peer information-sharing hub. » Listen now...
 
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