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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.

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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.

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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

“Our advice would be to start from a position of research. Start with data and anecdotal information to understand where unique problems may be in your area.” – Mark Araujo.

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Collaboration on rural road safety in Ontario provides insights for Prairies

By Canadian Agricultural Safety Association September 6, 2023

It’s often said that real change can happen when communities come together. And in the Waterloo region of Ontario, that premise became the foundation for a safety collaboration group that is bringing attention to local rural road issues. In 2019, members of the Waterloo Regional Police Service, the Workplace Safety and Prevention Services and the […] Read more

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Editor’s Column: Jim goes to Ag in Motion, plus win a Grainews cap!

By Kari Belanger August 31, 2023

Ag in Motion held in Langham, Sask., is one of the year’s highlights for many farmers. The outdoor farm show, which was held July 18-20, had record-setting attendance this year, with 31,166 guests over three days! There was also a record 580 exhibitors. Canadian and international guests enjoyed ride and drives, crop plots with the […] Read more

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Strategies for managing crop residue

Q & A with an expert

By Jordan Peterson August 24, 2023

Q: How can I successfully manage crop residues? A: Crop residue management has become a very important agronomic consideration in recent years across Western Canada. Increasing crop yields and plant populations leads to a growing amount of plant material. This plant material will be returned to the soil surface at harvest as crop residue. If […] Read more

Aeration and regular monitoring of bins is the best way to mitigate spoilage.

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Moisture content and temperature key to successful grain storage

Q & A with an expert

By Sola Ajiboye August 15, 2023

Q: What should growers focus on to ensure a successful harvest this year? A: This starts with crop staging for harvest. Swathing prior to combining and straight cutting are the two most common harvest methods for field crops in Western Canada. The decision to swath or straight cut will depend on farm planning, the risk […] Read more

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See and be seen with farm equipment on public roads

By Canadian Agricultural Safety Association August 11, 2023

Regardless of what we’re driving, our safety and that of others on public roads is a shared responsibility. Safety considerations are essential since our actions — or inactions — have consequences. For farm equipment operators, ensuring you can see and be seen is a primary safety consideration. The Manitoba government says recent studies have shown […] Read more

(Photo courtesy Canola Council of Canada)

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Market expert urges cautious approach for forward grain selling

By Mark Halsall June 20, 2023

That caution is well advised going into this growing season given the state of subsoil moisture across the Prairies. That’s the word from Bruce Burnett of MarketsFarm, which provides expert analysis on the markets and crops grown in Western Canada. As MarketFarm’s director of markets and weather information, Burnett specializes in assessing weather conditions and […] Read more

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Tech solution helps enhance safety on the farm

By Canadian Agricultural Safety Association May 17, 2023

Plenty of farmers have stories about things going awry while working alone. Machinery broke down in a field. A ladder fell and left them stranded up high. But when those situations become emergencies, getting help in a timely manner is imperative to avoid a devastating outcome. According to the latest Canadian Agricultural Injury Reporting data, […] Read more

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Wheat & Chaff

Meet your Soil Champions

Biologicals and soil health

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

Collaboration on rural road safety in Ontario provides insights for Prairies

Editor’s Column: Jim goes to Ag in Motion, plus win a Grainews cap!

Strategies for managing crop residue

Moisture content and temperature key to successful grain storage

See and be seen with farm equipment on public roads

Market expert urges cautious approach for forward grain selling

Tech solution helps enhance safety on the farm

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