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Sclerotinia Stem Rot Timeline for Infection in Canola

July 12, 2018 | Posted in Seeding & Planting, Crop Protection

Source: Alberta Canola Producers Commission

Some important information about the sclerotinia stem rot infection cycle to consider from the Alberta Canola Producers Commission.

Canadian Farmers to Seed More Canola/Wheat at Expense of Pulses

January 30, 2018 | Posted in Seeding & Planting

Source: Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada

Both peas and lentils forecast to see a sizable reduction in acres.

How Canola Sequesters Carbon and Reflects the Sun

December 26, 2017 | Posted in Seeding & Planting, Residue Management, Soil Health

Source: Alberta Canola Producers Commission

Research scientist Brian McConkey explains why canola is a big winner when it comes to sequestering carbon and reducing radiative forcing.

Managing Soils to Benefit Crops

April 28, 2016 | Posted in Cover Crops, Soil Health, No-Till 101

Source: Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada

Although soil types are the primary determinant of physical quality and resilience, good management practices can improve and maintain the capacities of virtually any soil, says a research scientist from Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada.

Bacteria Discovery Could Enhance Crop Growth

February 16, 2016 | Posted in Nutrient Management, Soil Health

Source: Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada

Beneficial bacteria that could promote crop growth and reduce dependence on commercial fertilizers have been identified by an Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC) research scientist.

Discovery Could Lead to Drought-Resistant Alfalfa

January 13, 2016 | Posted in Water Management

Source: Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada

A recent study of plant genetics indicates that alfalfa, a forage crop used primarily for livestock, could be made more drought-resistant, which would reduce costs for producers and benefit the environment.

AAFC Scientists Share Midge-Attacking Parasitoids with Neighbors

June 24, 2015 | Posted in Seeding & Planting, Crop Protection, Soil Health

Wheat midge, a non-native pest that feeds on developing wheat kernels, is a serious economic threat to farmers, especially in Manitoba and Saskatchewan. The earliest recorded detection in western Canada was in 1901, with the first major outbreak in Saskatchewan in 1983

Building Soil Knowledge: AAFC Creates Network of Monitoring Stations

May 28, 2015 | Posted in Soil Health, Water Management

Source: Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada

To really understand subtle changes in our planet — like moisture held in the topmost earth layer — and their impacts on agriculture and the environment, scientists have to know what is going on in our soils.

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Allan Brooks on Why He Uses a Harvest International Planter

Allan Brooks no-tills 2,200 acres of vegetables in Markesan, Wis. We caught up with him at the 2020 National No-Tillage Conference, where he explained how he came to use Harvest International planters and reveals the new one he had built for the 2020 planting season.

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Milan No-Till Field Day

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The historic Milan No-Till Crop Production Field Day, presented by University of Tennessee AgResearch and UT Extension, is going virtual for 2020.

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Items Tagged with 'Agri-Culture and Agri-Food Canada'

ARTICLES

Sclerotinia Stem Rot Timeline for Infection in Canola

Canadian Farmers to Seed More Canola/Wheat at Expense of Pulses

How Canola Sequesters Carbon and Reflects the Sun

Managing Soils to Benefit Crops

Bacteria Discovery Could Enhance Crop Growth

Discovery Could Lead to Drought-Resistant Alfalfa

AAFC Scientists Share Midge-Attacking Parasitoids with Neighbors

Building Soil Knowledge: AAFC Creates Network of Monitoring Stations

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