Wheat & Chaff & Production Tips

How to safely transport oversized loads

By Canadian Agricultural Safety Association July 11, 2022

Driving is something many of us often take for granted. But hitting the road to reach a destination comes with a responsibility towards safety. That’s especially true for oversized farm loads since larger farm equipment means larger transportation challenges. Of course, collisions with other vehicles are a major concern while transporting any farm equipment on […] Read more

John Deere’s See and Spray Select option activates an individual spray nozzle only when boom cameras detect a green, growing weed below it.

Crops, Wheat & Chaff

The benefits of pre-seed and post-harvest weed control

By Trent Dorrance June 28, 2022

Q: With supplies of glyphosate being tight along with the sharp increase in its price, what are the options for controlling weeds pre- and post-harvest? A: A pre-seed herbicide application when weeds are young and actively growing is one option and can help clean up fields and put the crop in the best position to […] Read more

This year, 2,000 Safety Scouts Kits will be available across Canada free of charge while supplies last.

Editor's column, Wheat & Chaff

Editor’s Column: We aren’t doing enough to stop child fatalities on the farm

By Kari Belanger June 24, 2022

Last month, I was happy to see BASF’s announcement of the second year of its Safety Scouts program. The purpose of the program is to support farm safety for children and their families by inviting kids to act as safety ambassadors on their family farms. This year, 2,000 Safety Scouts Kits will be available for […] Read more

Crops, Wheat & Chaff

A proactive approach to insect management

Q & A with an expert

By Stacie Yaremko June 9, 2022

Q: What steps can I take to reduce the risk of insect damage? A: In the spring, the threat of insects may seem far off, but there are steps you can take at seeding time to reduce the risk of insect damage. Proactive measures are powerful tools to protect yield and reduce the amount of […] Read more

Know the width and height of your equipment and adjust mirrors as needed. This will help ensure safe travel and clearance with potential obstructions such as road signs, overhead lines and bridges.

Equipment, News, Wheat & Chaff

Safety while sharing the road: it’s a two-way street

By Robert Gobeil May 17, 2022

Too often, many of us overlook the fact that we might be sharing the road with agricultural equipment. We hear of traffic incidents involving motor vehicles and agricultural equipment on public roadways every year. Unfortunately, many of these incidents have severe outcomes for motorists and farm equipment operators alike. In fact, according to Canadian Agricultural […] Read more

To ensure healthy growth of your farm operation, try not to always do it on your own.

Editor's column, Wheat & Chaff

Editor’s Column: Plant your seeds for growth

By Kari Belanger May 11, 2022

You, as Canadian farmers, have had a lot thrown at you over the past two-and-a-bit years. In fact, if I was to create a work of fiction set in rural Western Canada, with large, even far-fetched, hardships for my farm families to overcome, I could not have conjured up more outlandish obstacles than you have […] Read more

If your desire is to reduce costs heading into an uncertain spring season, seed treatment may be one of the first agronomic tools to be removed from your crop plan. However, seed treatment is an important investment for your farm, regardless of growing or economic conditions.

Crops, Wheat & Chaff

Why seed treatment is important this year

Q & A with an expert

By Derek Flad April 27, 2022

Q: Why should I keep a seed treatment in my crop plan? A: Amid severe drought in parts of the Prairies and the desire to reduce costs heading into an uncertain spring season, seed treatment may be one of the first agronomic tools to be removed from your crop plan. However, seed treatment is an […] Read more

News, Wheat & Chaff

Road safety a shared responsibility

By Erin Kelly April 25, 2022

Sgt. Mark Hume has seen a lot on the roadways of Manitoba as a unit commander with RCMP Traffic Services. And working in rural Manitoba, it’s no surprise that he’s seen several roadway incidents involving agricultural equipment. He recalled an incident on Highway 5 by Gilbert Plains, located about 350 kilometres northwest of Winnipeg. On […] Read more

Major exporter wheat production in 2022 is expected to increase by only two million tonnes.

Editor's column, Wheat & Chaff

Editor’s Column: War, weather and wheat markets, Part 2

By Kari Belanger April 25, 2022

In my last column, I wrote about how world wheat markets are being affected by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and the Prairie weather outlook and planting conditions. In this column, written on April 6, I’d like to look at the overall wheat outlook. As I mentioned in my last column, generally, wheat prices have strengthened […] Read more

Crops, Wheat & Chaff

The supply chain and weed management

Q & A with an expert

By Brianna Lummerding April 13, 2022

Q: Will supply chain issues affect my weed management decisions in 2022? A: Last year was a challenge due, in part, to drought, but 2022 brings its own challenges with supply chain issues from the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. These supply chain constraints may negatively affect the shipping of herbicide quantities for use in 2022. What […] Read more

Media reports suggest U.S. dairy access to Canada a topic of conversation in Ottawa

U.S. livestock: Cattle choppy amid weak cash market, tight supply

China’s canola, soybeans imports to drop one million tonnes each

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Media reports suggest U.S. dairy access to Canada a topic of conversation in Ottawa

U.S. livestock: Cattle choppy amid weak cash market, tight supply

China’s canola, soybeans imports to drop one million tonnes each

Wheat & Chaff

How to safely transport oversized loads

The benefits of pre-seed and post-harvest weed control

Editor’s Column: We aren’t doing enough to stop child fatalities on the farm

A proactive approach to insect management

Safety while sharing the road: it’s a two-way street

Editor’s Column: Plant your seeds for growth

Why seed treatment is important this year

Road safety a shared responsibility

Editor’s Column: War, weather and wheat markets, Part 2

The supply chain and weed management

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