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Higher prices could give flax acres a chance

By GFM Network News March 21, 2017

CNS Canada — Strong demand for Canadian flax, combined with small production, has driven prices up, which could tempt producers making seeding choices this spring. Last year, the amount of flax seeded in Canada was down about a third from the previous growing season. As a result, stocks are short, despite large carryover. Demand, however, […] Read more

Prince Rupert’s Ridley Island is the planned site for Ray-Mont Logistics’ crop container loading facility. (CNW Group/Prince Rupert Port Authority)

Crops, Machinery

Prince Rupert expansion to handle crop containers

By Grainews Staff, GFM Network News March 20, 2017

A Montreal logistics firm specializing in loading pulses and grains into containers for export out of Vancouver and Montreal plans to set up shop at Prince Rupert. The Prince Rupert Port Authority on Monday announced Ray-Mont Logistics is developing a logistics and container loading facility at the south end of the West Coast port’s Ridley […] Read more

Crops, Markets

Seven deadly sins of grain marketing

By Angela Lovell March 10, 2017

Brian Voth has been telling producers about the “seven deadly sins of grain marketing” for several years, and although the catchy title gets them through the door to listen to him, the advice they go away with is invaluable. “What I talk about is, essentially, how to make marketing plans by doing it in reverse, […] Read more

Canola, Cereals, Crops

Eight things to look for in your soil test report

By Ross H. McKenzie February 6, 2017

When you understand your soil reports, you’re in a better position to develop fertilizer plans with your agronomist. All soil testing labs report the same basic information, but each lab has its own unique format. No matter what your report looks like, first, check the information at the top: your name, address, field name, etc. […] Read more

Crops, Features, Pulses

New advances in chickpea breeding

Chickpea breeder Bunyamin Tar’an explains what breeders’ goals in variety development 

By Geoff Geddes January 31, 2017

Farming is all about colours: staying in the black and avoiding the red to keep your business in the pink of health. That’s no small feat, which is why genetic improvement and variety development in chickpeas is needed to keep farmers on the cutting edge and keep those greenbacks coming in. “For any crop you […] Read more

CDC Greenwater was first released in 2014 and is showing strong yield potential.

Crops, Features, Pulses

The newest in pulses

Varieties to watch for in coming years

By Delaney Seiferling January 30, 2017

Pulse breeders at the University of Saskatchewan’s Crop Development Centre (CDC) are constantly working on developing new varieties with improved yield, disease and weed resistance and tolerance, and other desirable attributes. They are also constantly working on getting these new varieties tested and into the hands of Saskatchewan growers as soon as they are ready. […] Read more

Canola, Cereals, Markets, Pulses

Top three marketing resolutions for 2017

By Jennifer Blair January 17, 2017

This year, instead of making a New Year’s resolution to lose some weight or save some money, consider resolving to improve your marketing plan. PI Financial’s David Derwin has three simple marketing resolutions to get you started.

Crops

Four steps to a fair land rental agreement

By Angela Lovell January 9, 2017

As land values increase, so do land rental rates, but commodity prices don’t always follow the same trajectory, although input costs might. So how do you come to an arrangement to rent land that is fair and profitable for both parties, because that’s the number one consideration if both want a stable, long-term deal. “Communication […] Read more

Crops

Seven steps to accurate soil testing

By Ross H. McKenzie November 22, 2016

Many Prairie farmers spend $250,000 or more on fertilizer each year. Are you getting your moneys worth? Applying fertilizer nutrient that is not needed is a waste of money. If you don’t apply a needed fertilizer, you’ll see a loss in yield and revenue. Soil testing can provide an excellent picture of the nutrient levels […] Read more

Crops

7 tips for on-farm research tests

By Grainews Staff October 26, 2016

Is that shiny new product likely to work on your farm? To separate the heifer dust from the cream of the crop, farmers need to take a hard look at the research behind the marketing claims. John Heard, soil fertility specialist with Manitoba Agriculture, says the best way to learn about good research “is to […] Read more

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Tag Archives pulses

Higher prices could give flax acres a chance

Prince Rupert expansion to handle crop containers

Seven deadly sins of grain marketing

Eight things to look for in your soil test report

New advances in chickpea breeding

The newest in pulses

Top three marketing resolutions for 2017

Four steps to a fair land rental agreement

Seven steps to accurate soil testing

7 tips for on-farm research tests

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