The seed treatment technology that enhanced insect control in canola will soon be available to soybean growers. Corteva Agriscience, agriculture division of DowDuPont, announced the Pest Management Regulatory Agency (PMRA) in Canada has granted approval for the...
One of the most widely requested publications from Alberta Agriculture and Forestry (AF) is the Crop Protection publication, also known as the “Blue Book” in industry circles. Revised annually, the Blue Book includes the most comprehensive and up-to-date information...
Cereal crops that fix their own nitrogen? Achieving this dream could result in major benefits for agriculture and the environment. Scientists around the world are pursuing this goal, including a group in Alberta. The Lethbridge-based researchers have already made...
Specialists at Alberta Agriculture and Forestry (AF) are working to have fields predetermined for the 2018 insect survey season and are looking for assistance from agrologists and producers across Alberta. This year, the survey teams would like to check pea and wheat...
Syngenta Canada Inc. announced the retirement of Jay Bradshaw as president and territory head for Canada, and the appointment of Trevor Heck as his successor. Bradshaw’s retirement takes effect at the end of May, with Heck assuming his roles effective June 1. Jay...