Uneven Canola — When to Make the Harvest Decision
By: Derek Flad
Some canola harvest has begun on the prairies, but for those still waiting to start, there are a few things to keep in mind, especially with stands of uneven canola…. Read More
Agronomy Solutions
Silage or Grain: Decision Factors for End Use of Your Crop
By: Twyla Jones
One of the questions mixed producers may struggle with is determining whether their crop is bound for silage or grain. Producers should take a whole farm approach to balancing need… Read More
Productivity from above: Practical and realistic use of multi-year imagery analysis to diagnose problem areas
By: Garrett Watson
Farmers spend hundreds of thousands and even millions of dollars on growing crops, through leasing and buying land, buying equipment, buying seed and inputs and in labour. So, making the… Read More
Two Important Reasons to Grow TruFlex Canola — Improved Weed Control and Increased Yield Potential
By: Kurt Holdis
In recent years, there’s been challenging springs for canola farmers in Alberta. Cool, wet conditions or unpredictable weather can mean growers have a tough time getting into the field to… Read More
The Key to a Successful Corn Crop — Getting Off to a Good Start
By: Greg Smith
As new shorter season corn hybrids become available, more Alberta farmers are choosing to grow corn for silage and grazing purposes as well as the grain market. However, there are… Read More
Eye on Weather: Signs Point to Another Hot and Dry Summer for Alberta Farmers
By: Eric Snodgrass
It wouldn’t be winter on the Canadian Prairies without some blasts of frigid arctic air pushing south and causing temperatures to drop to bitterly low levels. While there was an… Read More
How Spring Soil Testing Can Help You Get the Most Out of Your Crop Input Dollars
By: Stacie Yaremko
Spring is always a hectic time for farmers. They’re usually stretched to the limit having to take care of all required tasks prior to planting, from prepping equipment to finalizing… Read More
Preventing Winter Kill in Forage Crops
By: Sheldon Hains
Last winter was a bad one for winter kill in forage crops across Alberta, and it’s shaping up to be another tough year. While it has been cold for much… Read More
Agriculture Apps: Providing Farmers with the Information They Need, at their Fingertips
By: Matt Fagnou
There’s an app for that — is a common phrase these days. There seems to be a smartphone app for almost everything. And the agriculture industry is no exception. An… Read More
Keep your Eye on the Prize: Why Monitoring Grain Bins is Critical for Storage Success
By: Darcy Eskra
We all know how difficult this year’s harvest was for Alberta farmers. A very wet fall and early snow meant grain crops were put in the bin late and in… Read More
