WINNIPEG — In the 1970s and early 1980s, Jack Nicholson was a major star in Hollywood. He was the leading man in iconic movies such as The Shining, Chinatown and One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest. Nicholson was still acting in the 1990s and 2000s, but he had more success as a supporting actor — […] Read more
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Weed seeds may ride the rails
WINNIPEG — About eight years ago, Aaron Hager warned farmers in Alberta about palmer amaranth. Hager, a University of Illinois weed scientist, spoke to growers at a conference in the Peace River region. He explained that palmer, a pigweed that grows to two metres or higher, could be viable in Alberta and other parts of […] Read more

Experts bearish on soybean crush, export demand
If U.S. soybean prices falter due to high ending stocks, it could affect canola price
SASKATOON — A leading agricultural economist thinks the United States soybean sector is going to have a “very ugly” 2024 and early 2025. Scott Irwin, professor of agriculture at the University of Illinois, is bearish on crush and export demand for the oilseed. Related stories: “Unless the U.S. has a substantial production problem this summer, […] Read more

Cover crop efficiency may drop
Cover crops can help improve soil health, reduce soil erosion, cut fertilizer costs and increase soil organic matter. But how climate change will affect the practice remains a wild card. A recent study from the University of Illinois suggests cover crops may become less efficient in the future. The study also showed that yields of […] Read more

Predicting gully erosion helps land management
A modelling framework using remote sensing environmental data can predict gully erosion susceptibility more accurately
Researchers at the University of Illinois developed a modelling framework using remote sensing environmental data to predict gully erosion susceptibility more accurately.