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No-Till, Canola and Politics

By Frank Lessiter posted on May 1, 2019 | Posted in Seeding & Planting, Soil Health, No-Till 101

It's seldom that we write about no-till and politics, but there’s a situation in Canada right now where international politics is spelling big trouble for the country’s canola growers.

Frankly Speaking

No-Till, Canola and Politics

May 1, 2019

It's seldom that we write about no-till and politics, but there’s a situation in Canada right now where international politics is spelling big trouble for the country’s canola growers.

What I've Learned From No-Tilling: Harnessing Data, Tweaking Inputs Pushes No-Till Production to New Heights

Variable-rate technology helps North Dakota’s Chad Rubbelke better utilize precision data to apply nutrients precisely and boost crop yields.

By Chad Rubbelke and Martha Mintz posted on August 15, 2018 | Posted in Nutrient Management, Precision Ag, Soil Health

I was born into no-till, you could say. It’s really all I’ve ever known. My grandfather was a big proponent for the environment and was an advocate when my Dad pushed for reducing tillage on our farm in the early 1990s.

Winter canola may be a good alternative crop for no-tillers

3 Alternative No-Tilled Crops to Boost Your Bottom Line

Grain sorghum and winter canola have growing markets, and no-tilled vegetables can help growers tap into the farm-to-table movement.

By John Dobberstein posted on July 28, 2018 | Posted in Seeding & Planting, Soil Health

When corn and soybean stockpiles grow and prices stagnate, no-tillers may want to decide whether it’s time to diversify their crops to explore new markets and work toward being a market maker instead of a market taker.

Deere Targets Canola Growers with New Windrower

May 30, 2018 | Posted in Residue Management

Source: John Deere

Deere has introduced its W170 Windrower and a wide range of draper headers to make swathing faster and easier in heavy crop and hilly conditions.

Scout for Flea Beetles in Canola

May 24, 2018 | Posted in Crop Protection

Source: North Dakota State University

The two most intrusive flea beetles species in canola are the crucifer flea beetle and the striped flea beetle.

Fertilizer Toxicity in Dry Conditions May Kill Canola Seedlings

May 23, 2018 | Posted in Seeding & Planting

Source: Alberta Canola Producers Commission

Not only do dry soil conditions hamper seed germination, they also raise the risk of fertilizer toxicity for seedlings after they germinate, especially in a sensitive crop like canola, says Don Flaten, soil scientist at the University of Manitoba.

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.

5 Tips for Profitably Managing Sulfur

January 26, 2018 | Posted in Seeding & Planting, Soil Health

Source: Univeristy of Minnesota Extension

Targeting the right product depends on many factors but can go a long way to ensure you are getting the most out of your investment in sulfur fertilizer.

Producers Growing Carinata for Biofuel

January 23, 2018 | Posted in Seeding & Planting

Source: Alabama Cooperative Extension

Alabama growers are sowing the seeds of a new biofuel oil crop by raising carinata, offering row-crop farmers a new revenue opportunity and an alternative to seeding winter wheat, says Alabama Cooperative Extension.

OptiSurface Launches New In-Cab Machine Controls for Tiling and Water Management

Preston Marthey, Global Sales Manager with OptiSurface announces their new in-cab machine controls for simpler controls managing water infiltration and tiling.

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Items Tagged with 'canola'

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No-Till, Canola and Politics

No-Till, Canola and Politics

What I've Learned From No-Tilling: Harnessing Data, Tweaking Inputs Pushes No-Till Production to New Heights

3 Alternative No-Tilled Crops to Boost Your Bottom Line

Deere Targets Canola Growers with New Windrower

Scout for Flea Beetles in Canola

Fertilizer Toxicity in Dry Conditions May Kill Canola Seedlings

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

5 Tips for Profitably Managing Sulfur

Producers Growing Carinata for Biofuel

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