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What you need to know about maximum residue limits

Q & A with an expert

By Candice Robinson September 24, 2020

Q: Maximum residue limits: what are they and why are they important? A: In the agricultural industry, we hear the term maximum residue limit (MRL) referred to on numerous occasions. The term refers to the maximum amount of pesticide residue expected to remain in food products when a crop protection product is used according to […] Read more

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Three situations where an in-crop nitrogen application may be worthwhile

Q & A with an expert

By Norm Flore September 15, 2020

Q: When should I consider an “in-crop” application of nitrogen? A: Under the arid environment of the Canadian Prairies, splitting nitrogen applications in annual crops (e.g. applying 70 per cent of the nitrogen at time of seeding and top dressing the balance during the vegetative stage) rarely provides an agronomic benefit over applying all the […] Read more

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Modern nematicides should also contribute to healthy soils

By Corteva Agriscience Canada Team September 9, 2020

Healthy soils are the foundation for successful farming and sustained food production. They are rich in beneficial soil organisms that help improve soil quality. The balanced coexistence of beneficial organisms helps plants improve water and nutrient use, enhancing their tolerance to pests, diseases and environmental stresses. However, when the soil balance is altered, often unintentionally […] Read more

A grain rescue tube and a portable auger available to fire departments trained in grain extrication will greatly increase the probability of a victim surviving a grain entrapment, says Robert Gobeil, CASA’s agricultural health and safety specialist.

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CASA, Corteva to equip rural fire departments with life-saving grain rescue equipment

By Canadian Agricultural Safety Association September 9, 2020

The Canadian Agricultural Safety Association (CASA) in collaboration with Corteva Agriscience Canada will equip rural fire departments with the training and equipment needed for grain entrapment rescues. CASA’s grain safety program, BeGrainSafe, is designed to save lives and is generously supported by sponsors like Corteva. This support has helped to build the BeGrainSafe mobile demonstration […] Read more

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Editor’s Column: A strong business IQ will be critical in navigating this black swan cycle

By Kari Belanger August 20, 2020

Black swan: An unpredictable and rare event typically with severe consequences. Last month, I took part in my first real-time, multi-day, digital farm show since the COVID-19 pandemic began. Ag in Motion Discovery Plus, which was held live July 21-25 (and was the first venue of its kind in ag), was attended by thousands of […] Read more

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Factors that could affect your harvest

Q & A with an expert

By Jade Delaurier August 6, 2020

Q: What can I do to better manage my harvest this year? A: Late frosts, insect concerns, emerging weeds, spring harvest, severe winds and untimely rains were some of the challenges Mother Nature provided us this spring. And the fall will be no different. The perfect harvest doesn’t start in August or September, but instead […] Read more

The Canadian Agricultural Safety Association in partnership with BASF Agricultural Solutions Canada has built an online resource page called For Kids, which can help farm families talk with kids about farm safety, build a safe play area and determine appropriate agricultural tasks.

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Tools to help keep kids safe on the farm this summer

By Canadian Agricultural Safety Association July 24, 2020

The value of hard work and a sense of responsibility and pride in a job well done are characteristics all parents want to nurture in their children. There is nothing more gratifying than seeing your child accomplish great things through hard work and determination. Farm kids are lucky because they see first hand how to […] Read more

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Editor’s Column: What you can do now to mitigate the risks and challenges associated with later harvests

By Kari Belanger July 15, 2020

Does this fall harvest scenario seem familiar to you — the crop is a little tough so the farmer thinks he or she will wait a week to see what the weather does in hopes of taking the crop off dry. And then the bad weather rolls in. Now the farmer is stuck because the […] Read more

As you begin harvesting your crops, take detailed notes about the weed populations you find. Each field will tell a story about your weed control strategies and how effective they are. Fall quackgrass is shown here.

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Benefits of post-harvest weed control applications

Q & A with an expert

By Twyla Jones June 26, 2020

Q: Should I be thinking about resistance management at harvest? A: We don’t often think about resistance management after harvest, but both during and after harvest is a great time to start observations and applications. As you begin harvesting your crops, take detailed notes about the weed populations you find. Each field will tell a […] Read more

Keeping grain in good condition will help grain flow without issues when unloading, reduce risks to workers, maintain grain quality and better ensure you get the best price for your grain.

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Avoid entrapment incidents with proper grain storage

By Canadian Agricultural Safety Association June 8, 2020

As farmers, you understand the importance of proper storage of your crops. High temperatures and humidity levels can drastically impact grain quality. But how is this a safety concern? This past year, we experienced a very wet harvest season and crops were put into storage in wet conditions. Once spring weather arrives, the grain will […] Read more

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Wheat & Chaff

What you need to know about maximum residue limits

Three situations where an in-crop nitrogen application may be worthwhile

Modern nematicides should also contribute to healthy soils

CASA, Corteva to equip rural fire departments with life-saving grain rescue equipment

Editor’s Column: A strong business IQ will be critical in navigating this black swan cycle

Factors that could affect your harvest

Tools to help keep kids safe on the farm this summer

Editor’s Column: What you can do now to mitigate the risks and challenges associated with later harvests

Benefits of post-harvest weed control applications

Avoid entrapment incidents with proper grain storage

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