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Aphanomyces hurting pea yield for Sask. producer

After repeated aphanomyces problems, Bernie McLean  is taking a break from growing peas

By Lisa Guenther May 5, 2015

Bernie McClean usually has a positive outlook on everything. But after three years of dealing with aphanomyces, he’s taking a break from peas. “It’s just too risky. I can’t afford the risk,” says McClean over a cup of coffee at his farm, which sits between Glaslyn and Medstead in northwestern Saskatchewan. Up until two weeks […] Read more

Crops

Why nodulation fails

When nodules don’t form, yield will suffer.  These recommendations could stop fixation failures

By Melanie Epp March 26, 2015

Nodulation failure can be disastrous to crop yields. In some cases, yield may be salvaged. In other cases, it will be too late. Two experts offer recommendations to avoid nitrogen fixation failures. Pre-farm failure Nitrogen fixation failures can occur at three points, says Garry Hnatowich, research director at the Irrigation Crop Diversification Corporation at Outlook, […] Read more

Deep brown colored wheat straw like this can have as much as one
per cent nitrogen and a total of 25 to 50 pounds of nitrogen per acre.

Columns, Crops

The value of wheat straw

It can be tempting to burn wheat straw, but that nitrogen is valuable

By Les Henry March 25, 2015

With five irrigation years in a row and with current adequate nitrogen and other fertilizer nutrients we have grown some big wheat crops with big straw left over. In 2014 some folks had problems with proper canola seed placement through the straw load on the surface. We might even hear the odd whisper about looking […] Read more

Canola, Features

Fertilizer needs in canola

Without enough nutrients, canola yields suffer. Try these tips for nutrition

By Melanie Epp March 24, 2015

Canola production relies heavily on access to adequate plant nutrients, including nitrogen, phosphorus, sulphur and potassium. Since the nutritional level of an individual plant will affect its response to stress factors (including adverse weather and disease pressure), poor nutrition could mean the difference between profit and loss. It’s not just about profit, though. A good […] Read more

Crops, Markets

Ammonium sulphate seen tougher to find, afford

By GFM Network News March 17, 2015

CNS Canada — A shortfall in production seems to have made granular ammonium sulphate, the prime fertilizer used by canola growers in Western Canada, relatively scarce just weeks away from seeding. “Last year (it was) $470 a tonne, now it’s $525 a tonne; if you can get it. Those were the words from my supplier,” […] Read more

Crops, Markets

Fertilizer prices stray away from corn influence: Analyst

By GFM Network News January 24, 2015

CNS Canada — Foreign exports and transportation look like they could be the main issues facing the fertilizer industry in 2015. Countries such as Ukraine, Russia and Belarus are busy players on the market, with Morocco also ramping up production. As a result, more supplies of phosphates and other fertilizers are out there, according to […] Read more

Corn, Crops, Features

Higher corn yields through fertility

Fertility recommendations vary from farm to farm, but may be lower for zero-till fields

By Julienne Isaacs November 24, 2014

Prairie farmers are used to being flexible, always on the lookout for new recommendations for fertility applications — and when it comes to growing corn, they have to be. Corn is an expensive crop with high nutritional requirements. And every farmer’s land requires something slightly different. Morgan Cott, field agronomist for Manitoba Corn Growers Association, […] Read more

News

The right amount of nitrogen for soybeans

Between hearing of U.S. farmers adding extra nitrogen, and  warnings about choosing fields with low nitrogen for soybeans, it’s easy to get confused

By Angela Lovell June 11, 2014

Some western Canadian farmers new to soybeans are understandably a little confused about the issue of whether or not they need to add nitrogen fertilizer to achieve better yields, especially if they are sourcing production information from the U.S. Differences in soils types, conditions and crop rotations mean that U.S. information isn’t necessarily applicable to […] Read more

Cereals, Crops, Features

Intensify production by regulating growth

Plant growth regulators can give you higher yields, with lower crop height

By Andrea Hilderman May 9, 2014

Plant growth regulators (PGR) are not a new technology. They are commonly used in other areas of the world with high intensity cereal management systems, where high levels of nitrogen fertilizer are being used and lodging is a threat to yield and quality. Data from the U.K. Department for the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs […] Read more

News

Planning ahead for fertility

With consistently higher yields, many farmers across North America are neglecting the basics: nutrient replacement

By Melanie Epp February 18, 2014

When agrologist Matt Gosling visited Chris Dennison in New Zealand he wanted to know how Dennison had become the world record holder for wheat production. Dennison answered the question in a simple word: replacement. When it comes to soil nutrition, Gosling has a similar philosophy: farmers should be monitoring soil status and replacing the nutrients they […] Read more

GFM Network News

U.S. livestock: ‘Relentless’ fund selling knocks down CME cattle futures

U.S. grains: Soy futures slide as traders worry China may miss US buying target

Pulse Weekly: Steady prices, high production for chickpeas

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