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Pea Problem Rooted In Solonetzic Soil

When the opportunity to purchase a new parcel of land presented itself last year, Dan happily expanded his farm. He carefully planned the introduction of peas to a new 350-acre field. He was more than curious about how his first crop on the new field would yield. Dan’s curiosity quickly changed to concern after he […] Read more
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Pre-And Post-Harvest Treatments Are As Variable As The Weather

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It seems the feast or famine weather scenario continues across Western Canada as farmers head into what may or may not be a delayed harvest season depending on where you farm. Farmers contacted in mid-August for the September Farmer Panel, describe a wide range of crop and ground conditions that include — believe it or […] Read more
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Seven Tips To Better Fall Soil Tests

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You wouldn’t fill your truck with gas without checking the gauge to see how much fuel is already in the tank. No matter which philosophy of soil testing you choose, knowing what’s in your soil is a cornerstone of field management. TIME YOUR TESTING There are many reasons to test your soil in the fall […] Read more
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Seed Bed Prep Begins At Harvest

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In our northern climates we have a relatively short season (about 120 days) to grow a crop. I don’t need to spend any time on the fact that the longer the growing season generally the better the yields. The sooner we can get the crop up and growing the longer it will have to fill […] Read more
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Four Tips At Harvest

It’s important that a combine be adjusted properly to spread the straw across the full width of the header. With today’s widths in excess of 30 feet this can be a real challenge. Here are a few tips to help you do a good job (photos from left to right): 1. Residue sizing:Chopping the straw […] Read more
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Science Catches Up To Manure

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Manure is a very valuable source of a full spectrum of nutrients like nitrogen (N), phosphorus (P), potassium (K) and sulphur (S) as well as a range of micronutrients. Manure, especially in solid forms, also contains organic matter which can improve the structure, aeration and water holding capacity of soil. It most certainly has drawbacks […] Read more
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Swathing Canola In Less Than Ideal Conditions

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One of the most common agronomic questions regarding canola is “When should I swath?” And the short answer is, “It depends.” It depends on the circumstances of the crop and of the growing season in which the crop is maturing. Sometimes you see farmers, fearful of crop loss due to shattering, swathing canola that is […] Read more
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Other Winter Crops

WINTER CANOLA While plot trials with newer winter canola varieties appear to be promising, McKenzie is very clear in advising farmers not to get anxious about sourcing seed and growing the crop in Alberta. The research is being led by Habibur Rahman, canola breeder at the University of Alberta. McKenzie says it appears some new […] Read more
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Stunted Peas Stump This Farmer

Dan’s curiosity about his first crop on a new parcel of land quickly turned to concern when he noticed some of the field peas he had planted that spring had stopped flowering. “A section of my field is ripening before the rest of it,” he told me one day in early July last year, “It […] Read more
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This Miss Is A Resistance Issue

Determining the reason for herbicide failure on your farm is more important than you might think, as one Manitoba farmer experienced first-hand after some broadleaf weeds in his wheat field appeared to be growing uncontrolled after spraying. Peter, who farms 2,500 acres of wheat, canola and oats at Eden, called me late last June to […] Read more

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