Crop Management
When moisture limits a crop, there may be fewer and less vigorous weeds, and weed emergence may be delayed until rainfall occurs. In those conditions, farmers may be tempted to delay spraying until they get some moisture. However, drought-tolerant weeds such as kochia, Russian thistle, and foxtail barley develop extensive root systems early and take […] Read more
Crop Management
Distribution network to be increased for Agrifac sprayers
Agrifac sprayers have become a more viable option for Canadian farmers with Reesink Canada Wholesale taking over distributor rights. “The main focus right now is Western Canada, but we do have dealers in the eastern provinces and we’re going to keep servicing those guys,” said Pierre Benetreau, wholesale manager for Canada. “We’re also in the […] Read more
Less canola and durum, more barley and oats in Canada
Winnipeg – Canadian farmers seeded fewer canola and durum acres than they originally intended, but more barley and oats, according to updated acreage estimates from Statistics Canada that largely came within expectations. The planted Canadian canola area for 2019/20 (Aug/July) was pegged at 20.952 million acres by the government agency, which was down by about […] Read more
CBOT Weekly: USDA’s acreage report could push up prices
WINNIPEG – As the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) releases its crop acreage report in a few days, one analyst believed the report could have a bullish effect on the Chicago Board of Trade. “If we come in near trade expectations for the (soybeans), it might be supportive,” said Terry Reilly, grains analyst with […] Read more
China shows that you can’t count on China – ever
China blocks Canadian pork and beef and proves itself a bad bet for any future relationships
China has now added Canadian pork and beef to its blockade of Canadian agricultural exports, as it continues to bash away at Canada. Canadian farmers will be the biggest losers. It hits them directly. Not only does the physical movement of meat get disrupted, but export prices will be discounted as Canadian product looks to […] Read more
Spray water quality top of mind, especially when it’s dry
Spray water has become a hot topic in the last few years as surface water dries up and farmers seek out new water sources for spraying operations. Knowing the quality of your water is important for effective spray operations, yet it’s surprising how many farmers haven’t had their water tested. A water analysis is the […] Read more
Clubroot spread becomes risk in dry years
Dirt clumps on equipment are a concern in wet conditions, but spores can also move in blowing dust when soil is dry
Clubroot prefers moist soil and propagates rapidly in wet years, but in dry years spores can travel long distances in blowing soil dust. “When you are seeding in a really dry spring like we are having, the spores are going to be moving in that dust cloud,” said Justine Cornelsen of the Canola Council of […] Read more
Foliar spray control of flea beetles gets a look by federal researchers
Uncertainty over the future availability of neonicotinoids as seed treatments to control flea beetles in canola continues to encourage more research into foliar insecticide applications and other methods to limit insect damage. Agriculture Canada research scientist Hector Carcamo discussed some of that research June 6 during a field day organized by the Farming Smarter applied […] Read more
V-ring design offers field roller improvement
TatraBears from the Czech Republic contributes its own twist to the standard drum roller design with unique changes
Drum and Cambridge rollers are some of the most commonly used agricultural field rollers in the world, but other interesting roller options are out there if producers look further afield. TatraBears, a farm equipment manufacturer from the Czech Republic, has come up with an interesting addition to the global roller market. The company has developed […] Read more
Sulfur can hold the limit on a crop’s potential
This week, the “nutrient back to the basics” series will discuss the secondary nutrient — sulfur. For much of the world, sulfur has been considered of secondary interest compared to nitrogen, phosphate and potassium. However, as organic matter was depleted and canola, which is a very heavy user of sulfur, grew in popularity, sulfur deficiencies […] Read more
