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New Mustard Aims For The Sky

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There s a new mustard in town. Things have been tough for mustard lately, says Kevin Hursh, executive director of the Saskatchewan Mustard Commission. There s not great weed control (for the crop), and yields have not kept up with canola. Add to that the relatively small market for mustard as a condiment (people will […] Read more
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Growing Soybeans On The Fringe

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When farmers started dabbling in soybean production in the prime growing areas of the Red River Valley of Manitoba back in the mid-90s, very few varieties were actually suited to the area. From a mere 2,000 acres in the late 90s, Manitoba farmers grew around 600,000 acres in 2011, in part because of the introduction […] Read more
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Three Tips For Storing Seed

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Temperature and moisture are the drivers behind effective seed storage. According to Blaine Timlick, program manager for insect control and sanitation for the Canadian Grain Commission, if farmers can manage those issues, their grain will stay in the best condition for the longest time possible. That, combined with regular germination tests throughout the winter, will […] Read more
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Clearing Up The Confusion Over Winter Wheat Classification

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When the Canadian Grain Commission announced new classes and declassification of certain winter wheat varieties in 2010 and repeated the same in 2011, some farmers were scrambling to secure seed supplies, fearing their favourite winter wheat varieties would disappear. Most notably, CDC Falcon, a popular variety in Manitoba, is listed as moving to the General […] Read more
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Crop Advisor’s Casebook – for Oct. 3, 2011

We d been hearing it all through July reports of stressed crops due to inclement weather. Heavy spring rain challenged the efforts of more than a few experienced farmers this season. Early on in July, I wasn t surprised to hear from Steve, who farms 3,900 acres of wheat, canola and barley near Ste. Rose […] Read more
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Time Heals Some Wounds

You don t always have to spend more money to fix a problem with your crop production. A reliable diagnosis and good advice can save you money. Last year, a farmer approached me for a second opinion on a remedy for his unhealthy canola plants. Jarod, who farms 1,500 acres of canola, wheat, barley and […] Read more
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Get To The Root Of Rhizoctonia Identification

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Rhizoctonia spp. is a growing concern in Western Canada because of its potential impact on yields but perhaps more importantly, due to its effect on root health and its capacity to destroy a seedling before the plant even has a chance to emerge. Until recently, the relationship between rhizoctonia, root and seedling health and yields […] Read more
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Five Tips For Safe Canola Storage

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By Canadian Grain Act standards, canola is considered dry for marketing once the moisture is at 10 per cent or below. However, for long term storage, canola should be at or below 8.5 per cent moisture and 10 C. Just because the grain is considered dry, it doesn t mean that it s safe. The […] Read more
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Crop Advisor’s Casebook Is This Soggy, Stunted Canola Be Nutrient Deficient?

Last year, crops in southern Alberta struggled under the wet conditions Mother Nature delivered. Farmers are experiencing those cold, damp conditions again this season, once more resulting in areas with excess surface moisture. In mid-June of 2010 Jarod, who farms 1,500 acres of canola, wheat, barley and timothy under irrigation south of Nobleford, Alta., called […] Read more

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