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Here is our guide to making sure air seeders are properly set up and ready to go to work
Farmers who need more and more applications of herbicide and fungicide might want to put a local aerial applicator on speed dial
People used to think that hiring an airplane was the most expensive option, but that’s no longer the case,” says Brennan Jardine, a commercial aerial sprayer at Nipawin, Sask. “Farmers now know if they hire a ground rig or drive over it themselves it will cost as much or more than an airplane.” There are […] Read moreHerbicides are still the best way to control weeds, but adding integrated weed management practices can give you an edge
There are a wide range of herbicides that can for control weeds in cereals. However, most agronomists agree that, in the long run, herbicides alone are not a silver bullet. Ultimately, a proper integrated weed management (IWM) program is key. IWM is a farming system that incorporates various inter-dependent cultural, biological and chemical weed control […] Read moreFor dryland farmers, water is the most important nutrient. Find out how to measure yours more accurately
On average, it takes about 50,000 pounds of water to grow one bushel of wheat, says Elston Solberg, president of Agri-Trend Agrology. One bushel of canola will suck up about 70,000 to 75,000 pounds of water. “So when it comes to dryland agriculture, and trying to balance fertility recommendations, (water) is actually, in dryland agriculture, […] Read moreAn Alberta seed grower explains the research that goes into choosing to grow a new crop on her farm
Some people have a natural proclivity to soak up and process new information. For me, however, an onslaught of new information is more like a heavy Alberta rain on a dry ground — a lot more runs off than is absorbed. This was the case when I heard Bentley-area producer Harvey Brink talk about growing […] Read moreSome Prairie farmers are already growing purple wheat under contract. This could be the next new thing for your farm
Researchers are developing specialty wheat varieties which could eventually bring farmers higher premiums. Blue and purple?Choosing the right variety could make a $60,000 difference to your profits. One expert calculates the value
With hay crop values having regained their competitive edge with other agricultural crops, some U.S. farmers seriously considering seeding more forage crops this year. According to Jerry Lindquist, grazing and crop management educator, Michigan State University Extension, “Grain planting intentions in the U.S., with favourable weather in 2013, will outpace demand while at the same […] Read more
