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Managing fertilizer’s salt effect in drought
While the forecast shouldn’t entirely dictate how you manage your farm, understanding and performing the best farming practices when adding seed-placed nutrients can help save your yields when the rain fails to fall.
Ma-aden phosphate plant production delayed
The 3 million tpa phosphate plant in Saudi Arabia has been delayed to the end of March 2012. With regards to impact for Western Canada, it is...
5th Annual Master Seeders Conference
5th Annual Master Seeders Conference With fall just around the corner, preparations are well underway for SeedMaster’s 5th annual Master Seeders...
Decisive Farming Supports Local Communities
This past Saturday, October 1st, was the annual Denzil Bunnock (Bones) Tournament in Denzil Saskatchewan. Decisive Farming sponsored a team in this...
Weed of the Week
From Amanda Homans, Agronomist with Decisive Farming. Common name: Common Burdock Latin name: Arctium minus Common burdock is a biennial weed that...
Know-Risk Agriculture Markets Update
CANOLA HEDGE THOUGHTS Now that we have a better idea of potential yields for Canola, the market is focusing more on the demand side. As is normal...
Don’t Spray Weeds Right After Frost
From the Canola Council of Canada: Post harvest weed control can be a valuable step in preparing fields for canola next year, especially if winter...
Weed of the Week
From Amanda Homans, Agronomist with Decisive Farming. Common name: Canada Thistle Latin name: Cirsium arvense Canada thistle is a creeping perennial...
What to do after Heavy/Light Frost
Did you have frost last night? Growers with standing canola are wondering whether to swath right away. Before making that decision, note the...
Weed of the Week
From Amanda Homans, Agronomist for Decisive Farming. Common name: Blueweed Latin name: Echium vulgare Blueweed is a biennial weed that can be found...
Canola Scouting after Light Frost
In the past few days some regions, particularly in central Alberta, have experienced some light frosts. Producers are asking if these frosts caused...