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The young Packard’s grasshopper is green with black scattered dots that resemble pepper. The adult version seen here is grey to dark yellow with two light-coloured stripes behind the eyes and grey forewings.
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Grasshoppers: Brace for impact

The past year was bad for grasshoppers on the Prairies and 2024 could be worse, experts warn

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It’s still the middle of winter, but it’s never too early to think about grasshoppers. That was one message delivered at last month’s Canola Week annual meetings in Calgary, which brought together canola industry leaders from across North America. Meghan Vankosky, a field crop entomologist with Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada based in Saskatoon, spoke during […] Read more
A recent study conducted by Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada on the use of weed seed control technology at harvest was the first such project to be conducted in Canada.
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Weed-fighting tool gets a closer look

A recent AAFC study looked at the effectiveness of harvest weed seed control technology

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Mechanical weed seed control at harvest has been around for a while in Australia, but it’s a relatively new technology in Canada and adoption rates remain comparatively low. A recent study conducted in Western Canada looked at the efficacy of that technology and the role it could play in alternative weed control strategies as concerns […] Read more
Manitoba's latest cost-of-production estimates for various field crops put black beans third for expected profitability.
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Beans mounting a comeback?

Expected prices could make some Manitoba growers take a closer look at dry beans in 2024

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Could dry beans be poised to make a comeback in Manitoba? While it’s difficult to say with certainty, the latest Manitoba Agriculture estimates for crop production costs in the province for 2024 suggest it’s possible. Pinto beans are ranked No. 1 in terms of profitability among all field crops, according to the guide’s budget estimates, […] Read more
The 2023 regional winners, back row, from left: Stewart Skinner (Ontario), Rémi Taillon (Quebec), Brad Hopcott (B.C.), Harley Siemens (Manitoba), Willem van de Wetering (Atlantic), Jake Leguee (Saskatchewan), Travis Hopcott (B.C.) and Greg Stamp (Alberta). Front row, from left: Jessica Kelly (Ontario), Sophie Brodeur (Quebec), Sarah Leguee (Saskatchewan), Brooklyn Siemens (Manitoba), Marijke Oudshoorn (Atlantic) and Sarah Stamp (Alberta).
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B.C. and Alberta young farmers earn honours at national gathering

The fourteen talented regional nominees handed judges a challenge

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The two most western regional nominees won the hearts and scores of judges in late November to be named Canada’s Outstanding Young Farmers (COYF) for 2023. Hopcott Farms, a beef and cranberry operation from Pitt Meadows, B.C., and Stamp Seeds, producers of pedigree seed from Enchant, Alta., were named the national competition winners at the […] Read more
One of the potential downsides to leaving crop residue on a field is that it can make planting more challenging the following spring.
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Crop residues’ rewards versus risks

Leaving crop residue after harvest can be beneficial — but poses some challenges

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John Berger marked the completion of his 57th harvest on his family farm near Nanton in southern Alberta this fall. By most accounts, it was another productive year on Berger’s 5,000-acre grain farm. Still, something didn’t sit quite right with the long-time farmer. Whenever he toured the nearby countryside post-harvest, he noted many farm fields […] Read more
John Gehrer delivers up to 1,000 litres of diesel per day with an electric car.
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Searching for sustainability in agriculture

A southern Manitoba farmer’s quest for a “greener” farming system has left him with more questions than answers — and feeling a bit hypocritical

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In 1888 Bertha Benz drove her homemade car on a 212-km round trip to Mannheim and Pforzheim in Germany. The fuel tank was 4.5 litres, and there were no gas stations along the way. There were probably no paved roads either and the reliability of the car was unproven. It might have been easier to […] Read more
The Klein family (l-r): Amy, Connor, Beckham, Luke, Mackenzie, Sylvia, Pat. Janelle (on tire) Eythan, Vicky, Wanda, Gage, Kalissa (on tire), Evan, and Cassie. Up top: Christina, Lily, Ace and Emery.
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Retiring back to the Klein farm

Emery Klein's journey has brought him full-circle to mixed farming in central Alberta

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The Prairie Farms feature is an ongoing series that highlights western Canadian producers and their farm operations. These producer and farm profiles will share the strategies, tips and experiences that have helped Prairie farmers be successful. Along with crop production strategies, this Q-and-A series will look at the personalities and lifestyles of farmers across Western […] Read more
Periodic summertime inspections of a bin are recommended to confirm the roof is free of debris and the filler cap is functioning properly. Before making the climb, producers should make sure bin stairs are secure and safe.
Crops, Features

Grain upkeep begins with the bin

Two experts provide tips on how to effectively store grain on-farm

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Planning is integral to the success of any grain farm, whether preparing for seeding or determining the best use of resources at harvest time. The same holds true for on-farm grain storage, says Derek Johnson, regional sales director for AGI, one of the largest manufacturers of grain bins in Canada. He says planning for grain […] Read more
a yellow combine covered in dusty pasty gunk
Crops, Features

Powdery mildew in 2023: a severe nuisance

At harvest, spore buildup can coat equipment, reducing visibility and creating a potential fire hazard

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Ask any farmer on the Canadian Prairies which disease poses the greatest risk to their canola crops and you will likely get a list of the usual suspects that includes blackleg, sclerotinia, clubroot or verticillium stripe. One disease not likely to make that list is powdery mildew. Powdery mildew is a fungal disease that penetrates […] Read more
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Artificial intelligence, real diligence

Understanding the opportunities — and the risks — with AI applications in agriculture

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Farmers are learning more and more about the upside of artificial intelligence in agriculture these days. Benefits include lower input costs, plant breeding improvements and optimized production that contribute to higher yields and additional farm revenue. According to Dan Lussier of Enterprise Machine Intelligence and Learning Initiative (EMILI), AI is also helping producers make better […] Read more

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