Agronomy update: Early maturing crops reduce wild oat densities

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EDITOR'S NOTE

"Since the beginning of the year, there's been plenty of uncertainty around trade. This week, stay up-to-date with support available for canola producers in the midst of canola trade disruptions. Plus, gain some information on reducing wild oat. "

Kaitlin Berger

News

Canola groups speak out against China’s preliminary ruling on Canadian canola seed imports

The Canola Council of Canada and Canadian Canola Growers Association said they were disappointed with the preliminary ruling by China’s Ministry of Commerce as part of its anti-dumping investigation into Canadian canola seed imports.

Prairie Agricultural Machinery Institute project lead reiterates grain storage principles

The principles for proper grain storage are worth repeating. That was the opening message from Dena Burnett’s presentation during Top Crop Manager’s virtual In the Bin: Grain Storage Seminar in early July.

Do More Ag renews farmer mental health resource AgTalk

The Do More Agriculture Foundation is pleased to report AgTalk has been renewed and will continue to support farmer mental health and wellness.

FCC: Support extended to Canadian canola producers amidst trade disruption

In light of continued global trade disruptions, Farm Credit Canada is reiterating its support for agribusinesses and farm operations through its Trade Disruption Customer Support program.

Features

Agronomy update: Early maturing crops reduce wild oat densities

Herbicide-resistant wild oats has made wild oat control increasingly difficult. One three-year research study explored combinations of harvest weed seed control, earlier maturing crops and swathing versus straight combining would affect wild oat populations.

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