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

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

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

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.

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.

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

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.