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Controlling gophers

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Richardson Ground Squirrels, or gophers, are one of the major problems in forage stands. Not only do they rip up the soil, leaving mounds and holes to deal with, they also attract predators that leave larger holes and mounds when they start digging. In 2007 in the southwest part of Saskatchewan, there were farmers who […] Read more
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7 tips for better root health

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Roots play a pivotal role in crop emergence and seedling health, so the more you can do to protect them from disease, the better chance your crop has to establish well, setting the stage for a successful season. “You’ve got to have a solid foundation to build your house on,” says Steve Larocque. “If you […] Read more
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Young farmer has a passion for the business

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Jeff Prosko jokes that he’s been farming since he could drive a tractor. When he was 16, his father made him responsible for the crop on one quarter section. In the 11 years since, Prosko has worked off the farm and attended the University of Saskatchewan. After earning his diploma in agriculture in 2005, Prosko […] Read more
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8 tips to reduce spray drift

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These tips are adapted from information provided by Thomas Wolf, Research Scientist at AAFC, Saskatoon. 1. Check conditions Use an anemometer and compass to check wind speeds and direction. Spraying is best done when there is some wind and the operator can be sure that wind direction has stabilized. Low-drift nozzles allow for spraying in faster […] Read more
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Hemp? Is that even legal?

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Hemp is an interesting crop to be involved in,” says Kent Oatway, a farmer on the north-west edge of Winnipeg, Manitoba. “It’s something new and challenging.” Industrial hemp, Cannabis Sativa, is one of the oldest cultivated plants in history. Most people are aware of other uses of this plant as a recreational drug, but hemp is produced […] Read more
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Better Quality Controls at Seeding

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When farmers make their crop plans, they typically include what will go into each field for seed, fertilizer and pest management. But something that isn’t generally included is a plan for logistics, execution and follow through. Including these things makes sense to me, especially when the optimum seeding window for each crop is only about […] Read more
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Midge tolerant wheat yields well

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Clearly, Prairie farmers have been looking for a solution to control orange wheat blossom midge. Even though midge-tolerant blends have only been commercially available since the spring of 2010, the Canadian Wheat Board’s 2011 Variety Survey found that two of the new varieties are already very popular. Seven per cent of the spring wheat seeded […] Read more
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Taking a proper grain sample

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When sending grain off as a sample or having a seed lot tested, it’s critical to take a representative sample, according to Barry Little of 20/20 Seed Labs Inc. Having accurate information about the grain in the bin will help farmers (and buyers) make better decisions. Segregation One reason accurate sampling is so important is […] Read more
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These boots are made for Case IH fans

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You’ve likely seen Caterpillar-branded boots and shoes, which have been available in stores nearly everywhere for years now. Case IH has decided to get in on that kind of merchandising action by introducing its own line of branded work boots. “We teamed up with Eastman Footwear to create a boot made for farmers who are […] Read more
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Diagnose 4 types of compaction problems

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After last year’s flooding, many farmers may be dealing with soil compaction. Not all soil compaction is the same. Knowing how to identify the four main types of soil compaction can help you diagnose and solve the problem on your farm. 1. Hardpan True hardpan generally occurs only in Solonetzic or heavy clay soils which have […] Read more

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