Wheat & Chaff & Production Tips

Remove and store duals safely to prevent injuries

By Canadian Agricultural Safety Association August 1, 2017

Duals are useful to improve traction and reduce soil compaction. However, for some farming activities, they may no longer be necessary. Removing them reduces tire wear and enhances maneuverability. While removing duals doesn’t seem dangerous, there are some hazards associated with the task. People have been crushed by falling wheels and experienced strains and sprains. […] Read more

Cereals, Crops, Pulses, Wheat & Chaff

Hit the mark with your pulse and cereal fungicides

By David Forster August 1, 2017

When getting set to apply a fungicide to pulses and cereals, remember that disease prevention and suppression is your main goal. Fungicides need to be applied on target in order to be effective, which is why you should keep water volumes and travel speeds top-of-mind. Use the highest registered water volume while lowering your travel […] Read more

Canola, Crops, Wheat & Chaff

Tips for wild oat and volunteer canola control

Agronomy tips... from the field

By Sterling Mitchell June 21, 2017

Wild oats and volunteer canola are two prevalent weeds that need to be controlled each year. When selecting your wild oat herbicide, be aware of the chemistry groups that you are using throughout your crop rotation. Group 2 herbicides have become a popular choice for wild oat control, but be careful that you’re not overusing […] Read more

News, Wheat & Chaff

Yield to trains when you cross the tracks

By Canadian Agricultural Safety Association June 19, 2017

The railways that crisscross Canada are vital links from farm to table. According to CN, over 20 million tonnes of Canadian grain is moved annually by rail. Rail is essential to getting your grain to where it needs to go. As crucial as rail is to your operation, so is being safe where field and […] Read more

Horizontal motion portrait of a man in gray sport jacket and safety helmet and goggles driving mud-covered yellow ATV 4x4 quad bike with dirt spinning of the wheels.

News, Wheat & Chaff

Use safety practices to avoid ATV rollovers

By Canadian Agricultural Safety Association June 2, 2017

All terrain vehicles (ATVs) can be not only useful on the farm, they can add an element of fun to work. Whether using ATVs recreationally or as the best way to get to remote back fields, the Canadian Agricultural Safety Association’s “Appealing to Adults” Canadian Ag Safety Week campaign urges farmers to protect themselves against […] Read more

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News, Wheat & Chaff

See Agritechnica with Grainews

By Leeann Minogue May 30, 2017

Have you been waiting for your chance to see the world’s largest farm machinery show? Grainews and Leader Tours have put together a tour to Germany just for Grainews readers. This tour includes two days at Agritechnica, and a visit to the CLAAS combine factory. There will also be a walking tour of Berlin, a […] Read more

Canola, Crops, Wheat & Chaff

Don’t rush canola into cooler soils

Agronomy tips... from the field

By Rob Bishop May 24, 2017

Your flea beetle management strategy this season is going to depend on what type of weather conditions and soil temperatures experienced in the days leading up to seeding. Striped flea beetles are going to be a significant threat to your emerging canola, and were responsible for about 90 per cent of the feeding damage we […] Read more

Canola, Crops, Wheat & Chaff

Blackleg management and agronomy

Agronomy tips... from the field

By Michael Hutton May 15, 2017

Three main tools go into a successful blackleg management strategy in canola: seed genetics, seed treatment and foliar fungicides. Blackleg genetics, along with seed treatments, can help you get into the season and established while protecting seedlings from blackleg for the first few weeks after seeding. At the two- to six-leaf stage, consider using a […] Read more

Machinery, Wheat & Chaff

Back to basics: Tractor operation 101

By Canadian Agricultural Safety Association May 15, 2017

Tractors are essential to farm operations. From field work to feeding livestock to cleaning snow, tractors are the most used machine on the farm. As simple and as commonplace as these machines are, the fact remains that the majority of agriculture machinery-related fatalities involve tractors. Reminders on basic safety while operating tractors can help everyone […] Read more

Crops, Soybeans, Wheat & Chaff

Lay the groundwork for a strong soybean season

Agronomy tips... from the field

By Marc Brown May 5, 2017

Want to set the stage for a strong soybean crop? Start by seeding into warmer soils. Light tillage can help break up crop residue and spread it evenly across your field. Working up soil also attracts sunlight and heat more effectively. Aim to seed into moisture to give your beans a better start. If possible, […] Read more

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Wheat & Chaff

Remove and store duals safely to prevent injuries

Hit the mark with your pulse and cereal fungicides

Tips for wild oat and volunteer canola control

Yield to trains when you cross the tracks

Use safety practices to avoid ATV rollovers

See Agritechnica with Grainews

Don’t rush canola into cooler soils

Blackleg management and agronomy

Back to basics: Tractor operation 101

Lay the groundwork for a strong soybean season

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