by Breanne Baker | May 7, 2009 | Articles, Precision Farming, Variable Rate Technology
Seeding is scheduled to start very soon at the Get More Bushels Super Crop Plot, where we will be showcasing different varieties of canola as well as new agronomic technologies. The plot is located in the Rockyford area north east of Strathmore, Alberta. For 2009...
by Breanne Baker | May 7, 2009 | Articles, Kevin Hursh
During the BSE crisis, Canadians rallied around the beef industry. Domestic beef consumption actually increased – something that had never happened in a country reporting BSE. There are attempts to mobilize a similar rally in support of the pork industry. Federal...
by Breanne Baker | May 6, 2009 | Articles, Kevin Hursh
There has been a great deal of speculation about the direction of American biofuels policy. Some observers have suggested that the U.S. would likely back away from its mandates for ethanol and biodiesel production. Yesterday, U.S. President Obama gave a clear...
by Breanne Baker | May 5, 2009 | Articles, Kevin Hursh
The dry conditions are becoming worrisome on the west side of the province. Maps are available from Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada showing precipitation over the past month. West of a line from Prince Albert through Saskatoon and Swift Current, precipitation over...
by Breanne Baker | May 5, 2009 | Articles, Kevin Hursh
The pork industry can’t win. Producers have faced years of losses – the most prolonged period of unprofitability in history. Prices were finally turning around when swine flu hit the news. World authorities eventually agreed to call the virus H1N1, but now a hog...
by Breanne Baker | May 1, 2009 | Articles, Kevin Hursh
Using the seeding intentions from Statistics Canada and assuming average yields, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada has come out with new supply and demand estimates for all the major grains, oilseeds, pulse and special crops. From that, the average price levels for the...
by Breanne Baker | Apr 30, 2009 | Agriculture Industry, Articles, Kevin Hursh
The Canadian Wheat Board has been warning producers to exercise caution when signing malting barley contracts. Knowing the terms and conditions and understanding what you’re signing is good advice with any contract. With malting barley, it’s also a good idea to check...
by Breanne Baker | Apr 29, 2009 | Agronomy, Articles, Crop Production
The PMRA has granted an emergency registration for Solo + Basagran Forte for post emergent weed control in dry edible beans in Manitoba and Alberta. Market classes covered include Great Northern, Pinto, Pink, Small Red, Cranberry, Black and Navy. The addition of UAN...
by Breanne Baker | Apr 29, 2009 | Agronomy, Articles, Crop Production
Trilex AL Seed Treatment Fungicide provides seed and seedling protection from seed and soil borne diseases caused by Rhizoctonia solani, Fusarium spp., Pythium spp., Botrytis cinerea and Phomopsis longicolla on labeled crops. Trilex AL is registered for use on beans...
by Breanne Baker | Apr 29, 2009 | Articles, Kevin Hursh
I saw an email from someone in Australia asking, “What can you tell me about Viterra?” Viterra has acknowledged that it is in discussions to purchase ABB Grain Ltd. of Australia. The reported, but unconfirmed purchase price would be over a billion dollars. Where do...
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