My great aunt farmed for her whole career. She used to say, “a sharp hoe is as good as a rain any day.” And there are weeds where no registered chemistry is available, or that can be applied in riparian areas so removal is one of the only options. Saltcedar is one of those, and […] Read more
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CropLife Canada supports icons on chemical labels
The initiative by Sprayers101.com to incorporate a label summary sheet into an overhaul of the obsolete label system, complete with universal icons, has the support of producers and industry. CropLife Canada spokesperson Russell Hurst said the organization supports the initiative to explore the usefulness of labels in their current state. “We need farmers and applicators […] Read more
Rite Way looks to purchase Morris Industries
Rite Way is poised to buy the assets of Morris Industries, according to court documents filed May 26. The sixth report of the monitor, Alvarez and Marsal, said that no acceptable offers had been received as of its previous report, dated May 6. However, the monitor explored options, including further discussion with bidders who had […] Read more
CN executive predicts busy end to crop year
Canada’s largest railway company says it expects western Canadian grain to continue to move a brisk pace in June and July after spring seeding operations have wrapped up. Canadian National Railway’s Sean Finn, executive vice-president of corporate services, says a combination of factors led to greater-than-expected grain volumes on CN’s Canadian freight network in March […] Read more
New Alta. ag research group takes root
A non-profit, farmer-led company responsible for doling out cash for agriculture research in Alberta has entered the start-up phase. Results Driven Agriculture Research (RDAR) announced today that by the fall, it will begin directing $37 million annually to fund research. The dollars will come directly from government. “RDAR’s farmer-led approach to research investment is groundbreaking,” […] Read more
Challenging spring interferes with weed control plans
CORRECTION: June 10, 2020 – 0945 CST – The original version of this story erroneously quoted Sask. Ag weed specialist Clark Brenzil as saying that Arylex was the equivalent of “florasulam”, which it is not. Brenzil reminds growers to refer to product labels, manufacturer use guides or provincial pesticide guides for proper use of registered […] Read more
Big tractors get more precise tools
From the ground, only the sticker on the hood appears different. But those few letters “AFS Connect” stand for a lot of change. The AFS part is what Case IH has called its precision and guidance systems for years. Putting it on the cowling means that producers are getting more tools that aren’t as obvious […] Read more
Phoenix rises in the mud
If you believe in “Rise of the Phoenix” listen up. The time-honored Phoenix rotary harrow is now available in a heavy-duty version, almost as if it was designed for our current wet spring. In the legend, Phoenix rose from the ashes. This spring, the Rite Way rotary harrow instead is rising from the mud. Rite […] Read more
Weed of the week: redroot pigweed
As the weather warms up, redroot pigweed can become a serious problem for some crops that aren’t strong competitors. Worse yet, amaranthus retroflexus, a dicot weed in the Amaranthaceae family, is developing resistance, or appears to at least have become harder to control with Group 2 chemistries. In Ontario it has become resistant to Group […] Read more
Farmers wait for cash advances
UPDATED to include comments from the federal ag minister’s office – May 15, 2020 – 1330 CST – Farmers who have been waiting far too long for their spring cash advances are going to have to be patient a little longer, says one of the administrators of the program. An application approval process that typically […] Read more
