The GxExM equation 

The GxExM equation 

Q & A with an expert

Q: What should I be looking at when focusing on crop planning for the coming year? A: As the cropping season creeps into focus, growers and agronomists are making final changes and alterations to crop plans. We work diligently to make sure these crop plans are thorough, robust and account for as many variables as […] Read more



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Prairie Memoirs: My grandfather, the land and me

Grandfather immigrated to Canada in 1903. Never having had any experience farming, he had to learn from the ground up, so to speak. He got a job working for a farmer in the Treherne area of Manitoba. Always a writer of short stories and poetry, he recorded his experiences.  I grew up in a troubled […] Read more

Editor’s Column: Is this a farmer mental health movement?

In 2019, the Standing Committee on Agriculture and Agri-Food released the results of its study looking at the issue of mental health in the agriculture sector. The report, “Mental Health: A Priority for Our Farmers,” included 10 recommendations to better prevent the onset of mental health problems in Canadian farmers and better support those who […] Read more


The green-on-green spray technology displayed here allows weeds to be detected and sprayed in a growing crop. Sprayer expert Tom Wolfe put spot spraying right up there in his list of top three transformative technologies during a recent presentation at the Manitoba Agronomists Conference.

Editor’s Column: Where the action is

There is no question spot sprayers are a hot topic in agriculture right now. As Scott Garvey reports in his article in our February 7, 2023 issue of Grainews, a new robotic spot sprayer called Solix from Solinftec, which is headquartered in São Paulo, Brazil, and in West Lafayette, Ind., could be available to Canadian […] Read more

Plan a year or two ahead of planting a perennial forage blend.

Picking a perennial forage blend

Q & A with an expert

Q: How do I choose the right perennial forage blend for my farm? A: Growers should consider several factors when doing this. The first step is to start planning a year or two ahead of planting a perennial forage blend. Part of that planning is making sure weed control is taken care of for both […] Read more


BeGrainSafe provides valuable training for firefighters

BeGrainSafe is an important part of the safety programs offered by the Canadian Agricultural Safety Association (CASA). Through the BeGrainSafe initiative, firefighters are trained on how to respond to grain entrapment incidents, which can be a danger on grain farms. At the heart of the program is the BeGrainSafe Trailer, a mobile training and demonstration […] Read more

Insects come and go over the years, so ask other growers and agronomists what you need to watch out for to help gauge costs.

Consider variable costs when planning your rotation

Q & A with an expert

Q: What key financial decisions do I need to make about crop production and protection? A: Going into the 2023 growing season, you may be thinking, what are the key financial decisions I need to make around crop production and protection?  This question is one of the most important every year for crop planning. There […] Read more