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Agronomy
Alberta Crop Diagnostic Days to be Featured at AgSmart Next Month
PHOTO: Last year, the AgSmart show drew in over 3,000 people over two days who came to view the wealth of technology...
An Alberta Scientist is Playing a Key Role in a First-of-its-Kind Barley Agronomy Research Program
GrowBarley will take the crop to new heights as modern varieties need a solid agronomy package. Big things are ...
Decoding Cereal Lodging Ratings on the RVT Tables
If the topic of lodging makes you recall torturous harvests and mats of straw that make direct seeding the subsequent...
Lupin Leaps Forward in Alberta
Well-established in Europe and Australia, lupin, a protein powerhouse crop, has gained a foothold in Alberta. Across...
Interpreting Resistance to Sprouting in Wheat
What does resistance to sprouting of wheat in the Alberta Seed Guide (ASG) mean? When a wheat or durum wheat variety...
Winfield United Named Canadian Distributor for Yalos Seed Treatment
Winfield United Canada and its retail owners have been named as the Canadian distributor for Lavie Bio's bio-inoculant...
AI Project to Address Lentil Growing Challenges Announced
A consortium of partners from Canada’s agriculture and agrifood sectors will develop artificial intelligence...
Pulp Mill Waste Could Be Used As Organic Fertilizer
A new study from the University of Alberta (U of A) is showing how pulp mill waste destined for the landfill could...
Lavie Bio Expands Seed Treatment Yalos to Cover Durum, Barley
Lavie Bio Ltd. is expanding usage its microbiome-based product for spring wheat called Yalos to include durum and...
The Importance of Field Access for Advancing Ag Research
Scientists have long relied on entering fields at random to conduct important research work but that is now at risk....
Bacterial Leaf Streak — An Increasing Problem in Alberta
With seed tests now available and awareness on the rise, bacterial leaf streak is a growing problem in Alberta. Cereal...
Does Wider Canola Row Spacing Optimize Returns… Or Risk Consequences?
Seeding canola wide can impact everything from seed cost to weed management to disease potential, but what spacing...
New Corteva Cereal Fungicide Seed Treatment Straxan Launches
Straxan fungicide seed treatment, a seed and soil-borne cereal disease treatment, has commercially launched in Canada,...
Developing A Stronger Understanding of Soil Nutrients
A new study is looking at how phosphorus reacts with mineral compounds and how these reactions can impact how well...
Stay Vigilant in Continued Fight Against Fusarium
Information and awareness have always been and continue to be the best defences against fusarium. While fusarium may...
Syngenta Receives Registration for Pulse Fungicide Vibrance Total
Syngenta Canada has received registration for its new fungicide pulse seed treatment Vibrance Total, a Sept. 11 news...
These Diverse Crops Could Ensure Seed Industry’s Sustainability
In the ever-evolving landscape of agriculture, innovation and diversity are key factors in ensuring a sustainable and thriving future.
In a Sea of Technology, Seed Stands Out at FCDC
The Olds College Field Crop Development Centre has big goals as 2030 approaches, including seeing its barley varieties...
Why the Future is in Diverse Crops
Crop rotation is a fundamental aspect of modern agriculture, offering numerous benefits such as disease control, improved soil health, and enhanced crop yields.