Some farmers see yield risks, increased costs and management challenges, but cover crops can also help fight wind erosion, which happens frequently in this gusty region.
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Alberta research group takes a look at cover crops
Farming Smarter finds that cover crops work in southern Alberta, but careful management required
Manitoba Crop Report: Rains not enough to curb dryness
Some areas receive deluge; others still dry
Many areas of Manitoba received varied amounts of rainfall during the week ended July 6, 2025. However, it was not enough to replenish moisture in some areas.
Tips for planting a successful fall crop
Seed expert says farmers who start planning early and have everything ready to go at seeding will have a smoother time
Growing crops that overwinter, such as a fall hybrid rye or winter wheat, is a different way of farming in some ways than a spring crop, so producers need to be aware of that, Greg Stamp says.
Tool developed to help build cold tolerant crops
Over the past 150 years, plant breeders have kept meticulous records of successes and failures. But with millions of data points over that length of time, it’s been a gargantuan task to optimize the information and increase the number of commercially viable fall-seeded crops.
