AgGronomyTV: High precipitation = high risk for sclerotinia

Given the high amounts of rain in southern Manitoba as of late, the risk for sclerotinia developing in crops is likely on the upswing. So what should growers of canola, sunflower and other crops be on the lookout for? In this past video from the 2022 Crop Diagnostic School – and with the new crop school season imminent – field crop pathologist David Kaminski reminds growers what should be on their radar.





AGGronomyTV: Top three threats for canola growers

Canola growers face a variety of pest pressures each growing season, but some are more perennial than others. At Manitoba Ag Days this year, Chris Manchur with the Canola Council of Canada talked about the main economic pest threats for Manitoba canola growers and what measures they can take to help reduce their risk.



AGCanadaTV Special Feature: Farming in Sweden

AGCanadaTV Special Feature: Farming in Sweden

Hopping on a plane to Sweden and ultimately speaking with Swedish farmer Petter Öhman alongside his eye-popping canola field brought to light at least two things he has in common with Canadian farmers: reliance on the weather and difficulties in attracting farm labour. Find out what else this young farmer had to say about his […] Read more

VIDEO: Open season on seed openers at AIM

VIDEO: Open season on seed openers at AIM

Each air drill manufacturer has its own seed opener design, and you might wonder which one would work best on your farm. This year at the Ag in Motion farm show we’ll take a head-to-head look at the different openers offered by the major brands. We’ll find out what benefits each one offers and post that […] Read more



In a visit arranged by the Canadian consulate in Minneapolis, MacAulay, attended by other significant Canadian representatives such as M.P. Ted Falk, met with senior Iowa business, industry and political leaders to promote the continued integration of the two nations’ economies. Photo: Ed White

WATCH: MacAulay stresses importance of integration

—Western Producer reporter Ed White reports this week from the World Pork Expo in Des Moines, Iowa Glacier FarmMedia—On his visit to Des Moines and the World Pork Expo, Agriculture Minister Lawrence MacAulay stressed the value of the deep integration of the U.S.-Canadian hog market and industries. In a visit arranged by the Canadian consulate […] Read more


FeedFlo’s Ethan Chochinov demonstrates his company’s product at the World Pork Expo in Des Moines, Iowa. Photo: Ed White

WATCH: Canadians prominent at World Pork Expo

—Western Producer reporter Ed White reports this week from the World Pork Expo in Des Moines, Iowa. Glacier FarmMedia—The World Pork Expo is chock-a-block with Canadian innovators, manufacturers and service providers. Wherever you turn here, you run into a Canuck. In one corner of the huge trade show you find Farm Health Guardian, which is […] Read more

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WATCH: Quiet on ASF front doesn’t mean danger is gone

—Ed White reports this week from the World Pork Expo in Des Moines, Iowa Glacier FarmMedia—The North American hog industry has gone quiet on the ASF front, but that isn’t because the risk of infection from offshore is any less severe. As Dr. Anna Forseth, director of animal health with the National Pork Producers Council, […] Read more