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  1. Smoke, Sun & Crop Effects

    ... happening across Canada. Many growers have been asking what impact this will have on their crops. Before we look at the crop side ... topping their growth rate out around 23 C to 25 C. So, what effect do wildfires have on crops? The most common one would be a ...

    angel.dolan - Sep 29 2023 - 07:25 - 0 comments

  2. The Key Times

    ... will assist greatly in determining a fungicide use. So, what can you do as a grower to control periods of stress? First, improve ... Late-season hybrids that pack in their grain-fill later require ideal conditions for higher yields. If you run into nitrogen loss, ...

    AshleighBenedict - Mar 11 2023 - 14:24 - 0 comments

  3. Managing Farm Plastic

    ... were no longer accepting it into landfills, so a lot of people were burning it,” says Grinde, who has held an executive position with ... products on the farm. “The one we are most proud of is what is happening in Alberta. Plastic films and grain bags are collected, ...

    AshleighBenedict - Mar 11 2023 - 14:10 - 0 comments

  4. Managing Fatigue on Your Farm

    ... you are not planning ahead; you are purely responding to what’s in front of you, right now. “When fatigued, people respond differently. Some get grouchy, some get withdrawn, others get ...

    AshleighBenedict - Nov 15 2022 - 16:06 - 0 comments

  5. No Crops are Alike or are They?

    ... water absorption to germinate, compared to soybeans, which require 50 per cent. Keep an eye on planting depths as soils dry out, ... rows as an example. The plant is telling you a story about what growth conditions were like at that point in the corn’s lifecycle. ...

    AshleighBenedict - Feb 10 2023 - 08:11 - 0 comments

  6. Why Not Try to Diversify?

    ... before going that route.” As a starting point, what kind of income or cash flow do you require? “Where it’s a matter ... time. “To succeed with this, you must be good with people and enjoy spending time with them, but with the right care and ...

    AshleighBenedict - Oct 21 2022 - 15:54 - 0 comments

  7. Winning with Winter Wheat

    ... soybeans in the rotation. If you want to win with wheat, what are some of the tips to gain higher yields? There are three answers: 1) ...

    angel.dolan - Aug 25 2023 - 09:29 - 0 comments

  8. Pollinator Strips

    ... on pollinator strips. Let’s begin at the beginning: What are pollinators? Robert Underschultz, senior environmental technician ... insects. In fact, there are certain crops that require native species for pollination, such as tomatoes and blueberries. ...

    AshleighBenedict - Feb 10 2023 - 08:30 - 0 comments

  9. Number of PED cases in Ontario begins to mount

    ... has much implications for us.” But it depends on “what they find of course.” Friendship says he also read the article and ... give biosecurity information and answer questions. About 50 people from processing companies attended, Cripps says. He says the ...

    Mary Baxter - Feb 6 2014 - 20:24 - 2 comments

  10. When Sweating Isn’t an Option

    ... humidity, the apparent temperature will be different and is what the sow will feel. For example, a barn with high humidity of 80 per cent ... to prevent or eliminate the heat stress conditions. What can we do to support our sows during a heat stress period? The ...

    angel.dolan - Jul 24 2023 - 12:31 - 0 comments