Wheat & Chaff & Production Tips

Does the early weed controller always get the worm?

Q & A with Nutrien Ag Solutions

By Scott Anderson April 18, 2019

Q: Is early weed control always a solid tactic? A. It’s been well established that competition from early-emerging weeds is most detrimental to crop development. Weeds emerging along with the crop compete for moisture, fertility and light before the crop has a chance to get the upper hand by developing its root system and getting […] Read more

If we can take it as given that we need to pay more for seed, how should we do it?

Editor's column, Wheat & Chaff

Editor’s Column: Adding value to value creation?

By Leeann Minogue April 16, 2019

“Value creation” has been a hot topic at farm meetings this season. It’s been a while since I’ve seen so many farmers so eager to get to a microphone and share an opinion. “Value creation” is one name for the idea of farmers paying more to fund Canadian wheat breeding. The meetings I’ve seen cover […] Read more

As a part of a multi-generational farm, the Kemerys grow grain in western Saskatchewan.

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Building a safe and strong farm for my family

By Bailey Kemery April 5, 2019

Whether in a city, town or on a farm, raising a family is a challenge no matter where you call home. When raising a family on a farm, the experience isn’t just challenging; it is also incredibly rewarding. But what makes raising kids on a farm so rewarding, is also what makes it the most […] Read more

Crops, Wheat & Chaff

How precision ag tools can add value on the farm

Q & A with Nutrien Ag Solutions

By Amy Sayer April 1, 2019

Q: How can precision agriculture tools help manage farm data? A. Precision agriculture involves ever-evolving technology in crop production and farm management. Within the last several years, there has been an influx of interest around utilizing different components of precision agriculture. The introduction of GPS to farm equipment has enabled growers to more accurately and […] Read more

Crops, Wheat & Chaff

Should I treat my seed with a fungicide?

Q & A with Nutrien Ag Solutions

By Hassan Abidi March 22, 2019

Q: Why should I treat my seed with a fungicide? When should my seed treatment include an insecticide? A: Seeds and seedlings are vulnerable to many soil-borne and foliar pests. Insects and pathogens can destroy germinating seeds and young plants, which are relatively tender and lack food reserves to recover from injuries or to survive […] Read more

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Canadian Agricultural Safety Week celebrates Safe & Strong Farms

By Canadian Agricultural Safety Association March 12, 2019

2019’s Canadian Agricultural Safety Week 2019 runs from March 10 to 16. This March, the Canadian Agricultural Safety Association (CASA) is encouraging all Canadians to celebrate Safe & Strong Farms. Canadian Agricultural Safety Week (CASW) is an annual public campaign focusing on the importance of safe agriculture. Safe & Strong Farms: Build an AgSafe Canada […] Read more

Stopping for a quick photo at Agritechnica.

Editor's column, Wheat & Chaff

Editor’s Column: Two great farm shows coming up

By Leeann Minogue March 12, 2019

Before you get busy with spring seeding, there’s still time to make your travel plans so you don’t miss two great farm shows this year. First, make sure you schedule time on your calendar to get to Ag in Motion. Ag in Motion is Western Canada’s (relatively) new, outdoor show run by Glacier Media (which […] Read more

Pam Bailey, chair and co-founder of Ag Women Manitoba farms with her husband and in-laws in Dacotah, Manitoba and is also a director with Manitoba Canola Growers.

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Newly formed Manitoba network empowers women in agriculture

By Erin Kelly March 11, 2019

When asked about the importance of empowering women in agriculture, Pam Bailey’s response is simple: “Empowering women is always beneficial in every community, so why should agriculture be any different?” While strides have been made over the years to improve inclusivity in agriculture, it’s important to build on that momentum. Building women up in agriculture […] Read more

Crops, Wheat & Chaff

The pros and cons of top dressing nitrogen

Q & A with Nutrien Ag Solutions

By Nathan Trowell March 11, 2019

Q: What are the advantages and disadvantages of top dressing nitrogen? A: Top dressing nitrogen is one fertilizer option to help achieve yield goals. The advantages include increasing yield potential, increasing time efficiency and diffusing financial risk. Timing is key. The nitrogen needs to be applied early in the growing season and before a rain […] Read more

Crops, Wheat & Chaff

Seed-placed fertilizer blends for soybeans

Q & A with Nutrien Ag Solutions

By Kevin Poole March 4, 2019

Q: What’s the ideal seed-placed starter fertilizer blend for soybeans? A: Legume plants have a high demand for phosphorus. Phosphorus is critical in many lifecycle processes from photosynthesis to nodulation. Currently, many acres of soybeans are still grown without enough fertilizer to offset nutrient removal by the crop. This may lead to nutrient deficiencies in […] Read more

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Wheat & Chaff

Does the early weed controller always get the worm?

Editor’s Column: Adding value to value creation?

Building a safe and strong farm for my family

How precision ag tools can add value on the farm

Should I treat my seed with a fungicide?

Canadian Agricultural Safety Week celebrates Safe & Strong Farms

Editor’s Column: Two great farm shows coming up

Newly formed Manitoba network empowers women in agriculture

The pros and cons of top dressing nitrogen

Seed-placed fertilizer blends for soybeans

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