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Discovery Farm's Applied Research Lead Blake Weiseth speaks on the Water Management Project to a group of stakeholders at a site tour, August 17, 2021.

The Discovery Farm 2021 Field Report

By Discovery Farm April 19, 2022

The severe drought conditions in 2021 were very difficult for many western Canadian crop farmers, but last year’s growing season did provide a few silver linings. “At Discovery Farm Langham in Saskatchewan in 2021, we gathered important information about crop cultivation under extreme conditions,” says Blake Weiseth, applied research lead at Discovery Farm Langham and […] Read more

A tank mix with a lower glyphosate rate can be more economical and do a better job of managing herbicide-resistant weeds such as kochia.

Weed management in 2022

In this exceptional year, ‘be ready to do things you've never done before'

By Parrish & Heimbecker Ltd. April 12, 2022

Weed control strategies need to be adjusted every year on every farm, but this year across the Prairies, adjustments may have to be large and wide-ranging. In addition to limited residual moisture to get the crop going ahead of weed competition in most areas, there are unprecedented herbicide shortages. Growers will therefore need to make […] Read more

A clean seedbed in 2022

Increasing herbicide resistance is a critical factor choosing the best pre-seed burndown products

By Nufarm February 7, 2022

The flush of perennial and annual weeds that appeared in late 2021 must be eliminated before seeding, not to mention the herbicide-resistant weeds that may germinate this spring. Here’s a look at some tools for the best pre-seed burndown possible. “After harvest in late 2021, some growers across the Prairies saw a sea of green […] Read more

A whole-farm approach to variety selection

October 17, 2021

Crop planning always comes with challenges. Maybe clubroot has made an appearance on the farm so you have to think about how to manage that going forward. Or maybe the drought conditions of 2021 have you thinking about herbicide carryover and how previously planned rotations might need to change because of it – and the […] Read more

Nexera canola oil is a heart-healthy alternative for use in the North American market for snack foods.

Clearfield canola opens doors to premium contract opportunities

The Clearfield system provides an alternative mode of action to manage volunteers from previous systems, including volunteer canola

September 29, 2021

Securing a canola crop with a premium contract is an option many growers take advantage of each year. Delivery flexibility, the option to lock in a premium price, and a guaranteed end-use customer are just a few of the benefits of Clearfield® canola. Growers have the added opportunity of growing a non-GMO product that continues […] Read more

Sulphur deficiency: know the signs, have a plan

Canola isn't the only crop where S is needed for full yield potential

May 14, 2021

Say you’re walking through your wheat field and spot some yellowing on upper leaves, but the lower ones look fine. What’s your diagnosis? If you said sulphur deficiency, you’d be correct. Sulphur is not mobile in plant tissue, so if your crop is short on S, newly emerging leaves can’t suck it up from older […] Read more

The unique sclerotinia control you need

April 23, 2021

Protect your canola against disease with Acapela™, a Group 11 fungicide that controls sclerotinia. To fight sclerotinia, you need a high performing fungicide you can rely on. Acapela delivers on the complete coverage that you need to protect your canola crop and achieve the highest yield potential. Best applied at the 20 – 50% bloom […] Read more

Calculating the fertilizer cost/grain price balance

A new North American inventory may shed more light on requirements for P and K

April 16, 2021

Every five years, an inventory of soil test results from across North America is published by The Fertilizer Institute (formerly International Plant Nutrition Institute). The new 2020 inventory, to be released soon, provides insight into current soil nutrient levels but also includes data from past inventories, making it possible to see long-term trends and identify […] Read more

From data-capable to data-enabled

The agronomic data you collect and upload allows you to determine solutions to the longstanding problems on your operation so you can replace guesswork with smart work.

February 2, 2021

There’s no denying that farming is rapidly changing and looks significantly different than it did in the not-so-distant past. The dusty logbooks full of field information compiled through decades of sweat equity and a bit of farmer’s intuition are rapidly being replaced by electronic sensors and spreadsheets. For years, farmers have had the ability to […] Read more

Sulphur isn’t just for canola

Smart Nutrition MAP+MST offers a simpler way to integrate this essential nutrient into your fertilizer planning equation.

November 17, 2020

All crops need sulphur — that’s a given. But since nitrogen is the main driver of most fertility programs, sulphur often gets overlooked in the planning process. That needs to change, says Mitch Poiron, marketing representative for Nutrien. “I think there’s a situation where some growers are too familiar or comfortable with their existing fertility […] Read more

China soybean imports hit record June high on strong Brazil shipments

Alberta crop conditions improve: report

U.S. grains: Corn sets contract lows on expectations for big US crop

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