Canada’s 2016 Census of Agriculture

Canada’s 2016 Census of Agriculture

Farm operators are slightly older and there are fewer farms in Canada than in 2011, but farms are on average larger and more area is devoted to crop production according to the results from the 2016 Census of Agriculture. Agricultural data has been collected in Canada...
Health Canada approves glyphosate

Health Canada approves glyphosate

Health Canada has published the final re-evaluation decision on glyphosate. Following a rigorous science-based assessment, Health Canada has determined that when used according to the label, products containing glyphosate are not a concern to human health and the...
Importance of treating seed

Importance of treating seed

Whether to seed treat or not is a question that often comes up in the spring. According to Harry Brook, crop specialist with Alberta Agriculture and Forestry, seed treatment should be looked at as an insurance policy to protect against less-than-ideal growing...