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Most of the Prairies saw little rain last fall and had very little snow cover. 
Get ready for the challenge of managing weeds in dry weather

There are very different considerations for managing weeds under dryer conditions. Some herbicides may be less effective and crops are generally less competitive. With winter precipitation levels already well below normal, if the dry conditions of last summer and fall persist into this spring, farmers may have some decisions to make when it comes to […] Read more

Agriculture is an industry that offers many diverse career opportunities both on and off the farm. Increasingly, agricultural employers, especially those in agri-business, are recruiting right off university and college campuses to try and snap up the tightening supply of qualified candidates. “Many of our students, whether it is for summer or permanent employment, are […] Read more

The belief that spraying at higher wind speeds causes more drift damage has prompted many farmers to spray at night, when wind speeds tend to be lighter. Although nights are often calmer, more damage can occur as spray drift is affected by temperature inversion, a process that has the potential to occur almost every night. […] Read more