Forty Saskatchewan crop research projects got the good news about funding yesterday in Saskatoon. “Funding for these projects ensures the long-term success of this industry and the province,” Saskatchewan agriculture minister Lyle Stewart said while announcing the $7 million funding package to a meeting at CropSphere. ALL of our CropSphere/Crop Week coverage is available here […] Read more
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Study rates canaryseed response to nutrients
WHITE CITY, Sask. — Researchers know that canaryseed responds to chloride more than other cereal crops and advise growers to apply it as potash to give the crop what it needs. However, questions remain about whether canaryseed responds differently to other macro and micronutrients. Bill May, an Agriculture Canada researcher at Indian Head, Sask., ran […] Read more
Crop report
MANITOBA Southwest Sporadic rain and storms hit the region in the latter half of July, with precipitation amounts ranging from 15 to 40 millimetres. More precipitation in early August is needed to aid grain filling and for pasture re-growth. Aster yellows is present in canola and in flax crops at levels higher than normal. Most […] Read more
Growers question future of oats
PORTAGE LA PRAIRIE, Man. — Manitoba farmers are starting to worry as they see their only dedicated Agriculture Canada oat breeding program pushed out of Winnipeg. Amid rumours of huge cuts to breeding program staff, oat growers wonder who will develop the varieties that will keep the crop a good option for farmers. The crop […] Read more
