Flax acres were up in 2012. With breeding programs focused on higher-yielding varieties, more flax might fit in your future rotations
This year Canadian farmers seeded over one million flax acres, well above the 695,000 acres planted last year, according to Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada. “In terms of the market, I think we could easily support a two or three time growth in acreage before we would bump up against severe problems in the marketplace,” says Will Hill, […] Read moreTreating seed infected with fusarium won’t stop the infection, but it could get your crop off to a good start
Farmers with fusarium-infected grain may be considering seeding it instead of selling it. Others may have a hard time finding fusarium-free seed. Treating seed won’t reduce the fusarium head blight in the next crop. But, if done right, it can help infected seed get a good start. “When you use a seed care product, what you’re doing is […] Read more
