Wheat & Chaff & Production Tips

Editor’s Column: More than one way to skin a cat

By Leeann Minogue February 19, 2019

Winter is the time for commodity associations to hold business meetings across the Prairies. Saskatchewan’s AGMs were held in Saskatoon, back in January. Alberta’s took place at the end of January, in Edmonton, and Manitoba’s meetings happened in mid-February, in Winnipeg. I’ve been attending as many of these meetings as I can, and I can’t […] Read more

News, Wheat & Chaff

Agritechnica 2019 tour is a go

By Leeann Minogue February 14, 2019

Agritechnica, held every second year in Hanover, Germany, is the world’s largest farm show. In 2017, Grainews arranged a bus tour to take a group of readers to see Agritechnica and a list of other German agricultural and tourist sites. We had so much fun, we’re doing it again. This year’s trip runs from November […] Read more

Editor's column, Wheat & Chaff

Editor’s Column: Keeping current, staying relevant

By Leeann Minogue February 12, 2019

We ran one of Andrew Allentuck’s Farm Financial Planner columns in the January 8 issue of Grainews. The story included a note about Tax Free Savings Accounts (TFSAs). I’m sure you know that the Canadian government allows every Canadian to deposit cash or stocks into a TFSA every year, then allows that account to grow, […] Read more

Crops, Wheat & Chaff

Can copper reduce ergot levels in wheat?

Q & A with Nutrien Ag Solutions

By Jade Delaurier February 11, 2019

Q: Can the application of copper reduce ergot levels in wheat? A: Ergot is a worldwide disease that affects cereal crops such as wheat, barley, triticale, rye, and oats. Ergot is promoted in years with cool, damp weather conditions in late spring and early summer. When a crop is under stress, the flowering period is […] Read more

FarmLife, Wheat & Chaff

Tips when undergoing a farm transition

By Gerry Friesen February 1, 2019

There are certain dreams and wishes we all have. Health, happiness, wealth. This is no different on the farm. The ideal farm is profitable, productive, and safe. When the time comes to pass down the farm we have worked for our entire lives, there can be feelings of trepidation and angst. Dad is afraid of […] Read more

Crops, Wheat & Chaff

Establishing a corn crop for grazing or silage

Q & A with Nutrien Ag Solutions

By Gary Topham January 30, 2019

Q: What are some factors to consider when establishing a corn crop for grazing or silage? A: Corn is a great option for grazing or silage, but there are several factors to consider when you’re establishing your corn crop. Crop rotation, fertility, plant depth and population, planting date and soil temperature and weed control are […] Read more

Editor's column, Wheat & Chaff

Editor’s Column: Searching for the truth

By Leeann Minogue January 25, 2019

When I read an article in a newspaper or a magazine, the first thing I do is take a look at the byline. I wonder if I’ve read the writer’s work before. If there’s a bio, I look to see if they’ve come to the issue with an obvious agenda that’s going to put a […] Read more

Crops, Wheat & Chaff

Copper deficiencies can reduce wheat yields

Q & A with Nutrien Ag Solutions

By Lyle Cowell January 14, 2019

Q: How do I know if I have copper-deficient soils? A: Copper is the micronutrient most often found deficient in Western Canada. In a nutshell, copper deficiency is most often found in deep sandy soils and peat soils, and wheat is the most sensitive crop. Soil tests are a good tool to predict potential copper […] Read more

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Editor's column, Wheat & Chaff

Editor’s Column: Changes afoot at the Canola Council of Canada

By Leeann Minogue January 8, 2019

If you’re still in a post-Christmas fog of too much turkey and stuffing, you may have forgotten that on December 5, the Canola Council of Canada announced some changes to its agronomy program. First, a quick review. The Canola Council is funded partly by farmers, through the levies that come off your cheques when you […] Read more

Crops, Wheat & Chaff

Reduce clubroot with sanitation, rotation and genetics

Q & A with Nutrien Ag Solutions

By Jordan Peterson December 12, 2018

Q: How can I reduce the threat of clubroot? A: Growers in areas with little to no clubroot should consider implementing simple preventative strategies to reduce the chance of large-scale infection. The key to reducing the threat of clubroot is to use management practices that prevent clubroot spores from entering your field, or if a […] Read more

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Wheat & Chaff

Editor’s Column: More than one way to skin a cat

Agritechnica 2019 tour is a go

Editor’s Column: Keeping current, staying relevant

Can copper reduce ergot levels in wheat?

Tips when undergoing a farm transition

Establishing a corn crop for grazing or silage

Editor’s Column: Searching for the truth

Copper deficiencies can reduce wheat yields

Editor’s Column: Changes afoot at the Canola Council of Canada

Reduce clubroot with sanitation, rotation and genetics

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