by Breanne Baker | May 22, 2009 | Agronomy, Articles, Field Scouting
Despite a generally cool spring, flea beetles are starting to emerge in some parts of the prairies. The Canola Council of Canada (CCC) is advising canola growers to check their crops regularly since flea beetle feeding can reduce yield and lead to a longer flowering...
by Breanne Baker | May 22, 2009 | Articles, Kevin Hursh
Moisture conditions will soon become a big issue on the western side of Saskatchewan. The latest crop report from the Ministry of Agriculture shows topsoil moisture on cropland is short from North Battleford to Swift Current and west to Alberta. Two spots are mapped...
by Breanne Baker | May 21, 2009 | Articles, Kevin Hursh
Republican and Democratic Senators from several cattle-producing states have introduced a bill to curtail captive supply in American cattle markets. Here in Canada, the National Farmers Union is calling for us to follow the American lead. The NFU has long said that...
by Breanne Baker | May 20, 2009 | Articles, Kevin Hursh
For some time, Viterra has made it no secret that it is in an acquisition mode. At $1.4 billion in cash and shares, the Viterra deal to buy ABB Grain of Australia is a mega-acquisition. Mayo Schmidt has had an amazing track record as head of the company that used to...
by Breanne Baker | May 19, 2009 | Agronomy, Articles, Crop Production
Recent snowfall and frost in Alberta and some other parts of the Prairies may be prompting canola growers to consider reseeding, but the Canola Council of Canada (CCC) urges producers to wait a few days or longer to assess the damage. “Resist the urge to...
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