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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.

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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

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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.

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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

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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

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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

Crops, Pulses

Pulses stranded at sea as shipping company flounders

By GFM Network News September 9, 2016

CNS Canada — The bankruptcy of a major Korean shipping company has raised some concerns for Canadian pulse crops moving by container, but any disruptions to movement will likely be minor, according to an industry analyst. Hanjin Shipping Co., the world’s seventh-largest container shipping company, declared bankruptcy on Aug. 31, leaving more than half of […] Read more

Crops, Markets

VIDEO: Canada’s agricultural markets update for Aug. 3, 2016

By D'Arce McMillan August 4, 2016

D’Arce McMillan, The Western Producer markets editor, monitors trends in the North American and global agricultural markets. Each week he hosts a market video about crops designed to help viewers understand the forces responsible for changes in the trade. The Western Producer is a member of the Glacier FarmMedia network.

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Five Q and As on soil testing

Here’s what you need to know to make sure your plants have all the right nutrients

By Lisa Guenther May 25, 2016

Soil testing will help you give your crop the best possible start. Dr. Jeff Schoenau, soil fertility expert at the University of Saskatchewan, delivered a free webinar on soil earlier this winter. Schoenau had answers to five common questions about soil testing and fertility.

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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

Pulses stranded at sea as shipping company flounders

VIDEO: Canada’s agricultural markets update for Aug. 3, 2016

Five Q and As on soil testing

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