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FCC report shows Canadian farmland values increased by 12.8 per cent

According to Farm Credit Canada’s annual Farmland Values Report, the average value of cultivated Canadian farmland increased by 12.8 per cent in 2022.

UFA Co-operative announces engagement with Agtech Accelerator

UFA Co-operative (UFA) announced its engagement with Saskatchewan-based Agtech Accelerator, founded by Cultivator powered by Conexus (Cultivator), Emmertech and Economic Development Regina (EDR).

RDAR funding aimed at helping Alberta producers access crop and variety performance data

Results Driven Agriculture Research (RDAR), the Western Grains Research Foundation (WGRF) and Alberta Oat Growers Commission announced a $782,400 investment in Alberta Regional Variety Trials (RVT).

 
 
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Insect pest predictions with Tracey Baute

Insect pests are a fact of life each season; the big question is, which ones are going to pose a greater problem than others? In this episode, Tracey Baute, field crop entomologist with the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs, discusses top insect pests from 2022, pests to watch for in 2023 and what to know about the loss of products containing lambda-cyhalothrin.
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Biocontrol agents show promise against fungal diseases

Control of fungal diseases in cereal and pulse crops across Western Canada has traditionally relied on a combination of strategies including resistant varieties, rotation and chemical controls. » Learn more...
 
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Microbial efficiency of crop residue decomposition

Managing and optimizing nitrogen (N) is important for maximizing crop production during the growing season. It is also important to understand and manage the fate of N in crop residues to mitigate greenhouse gas emissions and optimize N transfer to subsequent crops. » Learn more...
 
 
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Testing innovative Cropping systems to mitigate Climate Variability

In recent years, producers in Alberta have experienced extreme weather events (excess rainfall and/or drought conditions) and are now recognizing that climate variability will continue to be a challenge to their farming operations. In the annual cropping systems (i.e. grain production) improving soil organic matter can be challenging. No-till systems have largely maintained soil organic matter but have not led to significant increases in soil organic matter. Yet forage producers in Alberta have experienced the benefits of perennial cropping systems in improving both soil water infiltration and organic matter. » Read More...

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Koch Agronomic Services Offers WOLF TRAX DDP Micronutrients

WOLF TRAX™ DDP™ micronutrients are known for helping boost crop performance, by using exclusive technology to deliver nutrition during critical growth stages and address unseen deficiencies. As a solution included in the Koch Agronomic Services (KAS) portfolio, WOLF TRAX is backed by customer-focused KAS experts and resources. Learn about the potential yield advantages this could mean for your field. » Read more...

 
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Royal Manitoba Winter Fair

March 27, 2023 | The Royal Manitoba Winter Fair (RMWF), is held annually during Manitoba’s March spring break. » Read More...

AGRI Tech Venture Forum

May 3, 2023 | 123 Queen Street West Toronto, ON M5H 2M9 » Read More...

Canada’s Farm Show

June 20, 2023 | 1700 Elphinstone Street, Regina, Saskatchewan S4P 2Z6 Canada » Read More...