by Breanne Baker | Jul 6, 2010 | Agronomy, Articles, Crop Production
With the large amounts of moisture that has engulfed most of the prairies, nitrogen fertilizer has been on the move. Volitization, leaching, and denitrification losses can add up to some sick plants. Below is a flow chart on how to scout for fertilizer deficient...
by Breanne Baker | Jul 6, 2010 | Agriculture Industry, Articles, Kevin Hursh
Agriculture Minister Gerry Ritz has completed his third trade mission to China in less than a year. During the mission, China agreed to formally lift the ban on Canadian boneless beef under thirty months of age. Ritz kicked off his mission by serving up the first...
by Breanne Baker | Jul 5, 2010 | Agriculture Industry, Articles, Kevin Hursh
With almost no fanfare, Saskatchewan has passed a new climate change bill that should theoretically provide a mechanism for farmers to be paid for carbon credits. However, the devil will be in the details and the regulations for the bill have yet to be established. A...
by Breanne Baker | Jul 2, 2010 | Agriculture Industry, Articles, Kevin Hursh
Ralph Goodale, the lone Liberal MP in the province, is the latest politician to tour the areas hardest hit by spring rains. Goodale is calling on governments to commit to assistance quickly so farmers know where they stand, but he doesn’t seem to have any suggestions...
by Breanne Baker | Jun 30, 2010 | Agriculture Industry, Articles
Albaugh, the manufacturer of Clear Out 41 (FNA’s flagship Glyphosate) has been acquired by Makhteshim Agan. The recent acquisition is leaving FNA supporters wondering if they will still be supplied with Clear Out in the future. Makhteshim Agan operates in Canada as...