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Leverage new technologies for canola seed selection

Q & A with an expert

By Sara Lemmerich December 27, 2023

Q: What do I need to consider before I try a new canola variety? A: With this year’s harvest in the bin, it’s time to look ahead to 2024. With every growing season, new technologies and opportunities emerge, so what should be taken into consideration before making the leap and trying something new? Harvest weather […] Read more

Wheat & Chaff

Culture of safety starts at the top

By Canadian Agricultural Safety Association December 13, 2023

It’s often said that an organization’s culture starts at the top. And that trickle-down effect is particularly important when it comes to creating a culture of safety, says Don MacDonald, vice-president of operations at G3. “Safety is cultural. It has to be. That safety environment starts right at the top in our organization. It’s embedded […] Read more

Editor's column, Wheat & Chaff

Editor’s Column: Live and learn, it beats the alternative

By Dave Bedard December 6, 2023

Here’s the thing: I knew I wanted this column to be about learning, but after sitting here staring for far too long at the screen, blank except for that title and my name — pausing only to fall down a search rabbit hole about the origin of the word “poseur” — I figured I’d better […] Read more

Wheat & Chaff

Prairie Memoirs: Enough trouble for one night

By Usher Berger November 6, 2023

Kerry was glad to be speeding home. She thought about her father who always complained about how she exceeded the speed limit. “I hope you get caught. Maybe that will slow you down before you have an accident,” he often said. Now that she had her own beautiful, red Toyota, she could drive as she […] Read more

In canola, certain seed treatments have efficacy on flea beetles, cutworms, or both.

Crops, Wheat & Chaff

Before you place your seed order, consider this

Q & A with an expert

By Derek Flad November 1, 2023

Q: What should I consider when choosing seed varieties for the next growing season? A: Seed-selling season seems to come earlier each year. Though it feels counterintuitive to buy next year’s seed before current crops are in the bin, logistics and contra- season seed production in South America make it necessary to start this process […] Read more

Dave Bedard will be taking over as the editor of Grainews starting Dec. 1, 2023.

Editor's column, Wheat & Chaff

Editor’s Column: Leaving things in good hands

By Kari Belanger October 31, 2023

I hope by the time you have this issue of Grainews in your hands, harvest has wrapped up successfully and you are enjoying the fruits of your labours from the past season. I would like to take this opportunity to thank you for inviting Grainews into your homes season after season, year after year. Steering […] Read more

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Be proactive to mitigate grain dust explosions

By Canadian Agricultural Safety Association October 13, 2023

“It hasn’t happened yet.” It’s a common phrase that we’ve heard many farmers say about safety hazards. But just because something hasn’t happened yet doesn’t make it any less of a risk. Grain dust explosions are a prime example. While grain dust explosions, fortunately, don’t happen every day, they are still very much a hazard […] Read more

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Meet your Soil Champions

By Kari Belanger October 12, 2023

At Ag in Motion 2023, the Soil Conservation Council of Canada (SCCC) announced a new initiative — a committee of “Soil Champions.” These soil champions are tasked with conveying a soil health message beyond the farm to the broader agricultural industry, food processors, consumers and the government. Their message: the importance of soil conservation. They […] Read more

Overall, biologicals tend to be more effective in marginal soils and under stressful conditions. When talking about crop types, vegetables and pulse crops have been shown to have a high response to biologicals while cereals generally have a moderate response.

Crops, Wheat & Chaff

Biologicals and soil health

Q & A with an expert

By Sola Ajiboye September 21, 2023

Q: What are biologicals and how do they work? A: Have you ever thought about the link between biologicals and soil health? If your answer is yes, you are not alone. This article will attempt to clear up some confusion around biologicals and how they improve soil health, with some insights on when and where […] Read more

“In terms of future marketing plans, keep a close eye on those production levels because even now the USDA is forecasting some very tight soybean ending stocks, and that’s going to influence canola prices.” – Bruce Burnett.

Editor's column, Wheat & Chaff

Editor’s Column: A look at fall forecasts: weather, wheat and canola

By Kari Belanger September 19, 2023

Harvest is under way across the Prairies. At this time of year, I like to read the provincial crop reports to follow how harvest is progressing. Of the major crops, according to the reports I’m currently reading (it’s Sept. 5), harvest of winter wheat and fall rye is almost a wrap across the Prairies, followed […] 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

Leverage new technologies for canola seed selection

Culture of safety starts at the top

Editor’s Column: Live and learn, it beats the alternative

Prairie Memoirs: Enough trouble for one night

Before you place your seed order, consider this

Editor’s Column: Leaving things in good hands

Be proactive to mitigate grain dust explosions

Meet your Soil Champions

Biologicals and soil health

Editor’s Column: A look at fall forecasts: weather, wheat and canola

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