Expanding soybean acres and tighter application windows are increasing resistance pressure on glufosinate, putting greater emphasis on management decisions on the Prairies.
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Management decisions matter more as resistance pressure builds on glufosinate
Expanded soybean acres and tighter application windows erode the buffer that once kept Liberty effective
Hemp’s future hinges on honest agronomy, experts say
The sector today aims to move past that early ‘hemp evangelism’
Years of hype have given way to a more realistic view of hemp. Canadian farmers and processors say its future depends on solid agronomy and honest messaging.
Lightning gives and takes in Prairie fields
Practical Research: Certain types of storms provide almost 15 per cent of the world’s fixed nitrogen fertilizer
Lightning in fields can be a source of nitrogen but at times can result in crop damage which, at a glance, resembles a very localized disease outbreak, plant pathologist Ieuan Evans writes.
Survey looks to gauge whether producers are aware of free agronomic tools and where producer funds are going
Survey looks to gauge whether producers are aware of free agronomic tools and where producer funds are going
New high-performance forage training program to launch in 2026
Program will be a resource for farmers, agronomists and others in the forage sector
A new Canadian Forage and Grasslands Asssociation high-performance forage program will be a resource for farmers, agronomists and others in the forage sector.
How a southern Alberta farm maintains mint condition
Quattro Ventures grows mint for the essential oils market and had a lot to learn about the agronomics for this specialty crop
An estimated 25 per cent of North America’s mint oil is now the product of a southeastern Alberta farming business, but don’t get the idea that commercial mint production is a job for the faint of heart.
Soil sampling for Prairie farmers: How to test for nutrients and avoid common mistakes
Agronomy Management: Take representative soil samples, choose the right depths, analyze key nutrients
Taking representative soil samples, choosing the right depths, and analyzing key nutrients can improve fertilizer planning and crop performance on western Canadian farms.
FEED ME: Can well-fed plants fend off diseases and insects?
We examine an Idaho farmer’s program for crop self-defence
Blake Matthews works with agronomist Jared Cook on an intensive cropping program that improves plant health and soil health, reduces pesticide use and somewhat increases profits. We check in with Prairie experts to see how that program’s principles could work in this region.
Concerned over canola? Focus on agronomy
In a stressful market environment, best practices can reduce risk and drive profit
The best option for canola producers in the current market environment may be to apply agronomy practices that can improve profits for little to no added cost, the Canola Council of Canada says.
Having those tough conversations
A veteran agronomist, speaking at the recent Manitoba Agronomists Conference, offers advice on how to handle difficult discussions with clients
There is perhaps no bigger challenge for an agronomist than having a tough but frank conversation with a farmer client. You won’t get any argument on that count from Ron Tone. He founded Tone Ag Consulting in 1996, following a 17-year career as a farmer. His independent agricultural consulting firm specializes in damage claims, crop […] Read more
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