Manitoba research is testing whether reduced nitrogen fertilizer in dry beans can maintain yields while cutting costs and lowering greenhouse gas emissions.
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Lower nitrogen rates in dry beans could pay off for farmers
Manitoba trials test whether farmers can apply less nitrogen to dry beans without losing yield, despite their typically poor nitrogen-fixing capacity
Canada’s plant hardiness zones receive update
Backyard orchids still not possible, but gardeners can now experiment with a wide range of new varieties
The latest update to Canada’s plant hardiness zones and plant hardiness maps was released this summer.
Prairie weather could mean higher prices
Lack of rainfall is putting some snap into new crop canola contracts
Growers in all three Prairie provinces are very likely to be finished seeding this week, however, the benefits of seeding crops weeks early may be cancelled out by another dry summer.
Agriculture makes slight progress on climate action: report
The most recent RBC Climate Action Institute report gave agriculture higher marks in 2024, but more substantial gains are stubborn, analyst says and may not be in line with economics
Canadian agriculture got better marks on the RBC climate report than last year.
Lack of national guidelines for ag carbon offsets flagged
Glacier FarmMedia – A national framework is needed if carbon markets are to be profitable for farmers and companies, a new report says. RBC’s Climate Action 2024 report suggests that Canada lags the United States, Brazil and China in its issuance of forestry and land use carbon credits, a category that would include agriculture, despite Canada’s early […] Read more
Sask. going to COP28
Saskatchewan is planning a strong presence at COP28 in United Arab Emirates later this year to showcase the sustainability efforts of the province’s farmers and other industries. The trip was announced during the Oct. 25 throne speech read by Lt.-Gov. Russ Mirasty to open the fourth sitting of the legislature. This is likely the last […] Read more
El Nino and chaos theory factor into weather
El Nino can affect the kind of weather we might expect this winter. The formation and movement of one system can impact how other systems behave around the world. This is called teleconnection, which refers to the long-distance relationships or connections between climate events that occur in different parts of the world. This fundamental concept […] Read more
Mostly moderate temperatures lessen impact of dryness
In a summer when all the headlines have been about heat waves around the world, it is a blessing that the main grain and oilseed producing areas of North America have mostly avoided extreme heat. The news items about the record number of days that Phoenix, Arizona, had highs above 43 C and the vicious […] Read more
U.S. ethanol sector feels under siege
Industry points the finger mainly at government’s focus on electric vehicles, but recent fuel tax credits are also criticized
The product that sparked the first big global grain rally of the 21st century is under attack in the United States, according to an industry official. Various U.S. federal government regulations are promoting electric vehicles and other low-carbon options at the expense of ethanol, according to Geoff Cooper, president of the Renewable Fuels Association (RFA), […] Read more
Ag stakeholders weigh in on proposed climate law
Agricultural stakeholders continue to argue Canada’s proposed accountability law to achieve climate goals should be amended to include more industry representation. A parliamentary committee studying Bill C-12, the law that would set national targets for the reduction of greenhouse gasses, has been hearing testimony from witnesses throughout May and June. An advisory panel was named […] Read more
