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Glyphosate price reduction?

The last 2 years have been a wild ride in the glyphosate business, making it tough for farmers to "manage through" when it comes to pricing…

Started by Wayne Black

3 Oct 6, 2009
Reply by David

Spraying red clover

Peter Gredig's got his sprayer out - in this edition of From the Field. Click to watch - http://www.eHarvest.com/default.aspx?vid=vid_1121

Started by Andrew Campbell

0 Oct 6, 2009

Are you growing as much winter wheat this year?

Just wondering what everyone is planning this fall....with possibility of a later harvest and the price of wheat...are you planning to plan…

Started by Roadrunner

0 Oct 3, 2009

FROST - Sept. 19th

Yes - frost has been sighted around this area at varying levels. One car had ice on it (couldn't wipe it off with your finger). This pictur…

Started by Wayne Black

3 Sep 21, 2009
Reply by Wayne Black

this years bean harvest

how are peoples soybeans looking any funguses or bug problems?

Started by i man

7 Sep 13, 2009
Reply by OntAG Admin

Do you want Biotech wheat? What does everyone else think?

Do you want biotech wheat? Two weeks ago I wrote about my hopes for the next phase of biotech traits for agriculture. Since then, grower a…

Started by Peter Gredig

3 Aug 28, 2009
Reply by Wayne Black

How Did Your Precision Ag Technology Work This Year? Any Issues?

I wanted to see how everyone did with their new systems. What do you think? Any problems or questions? If you have any topics that you w…

Started by Jordan Wallace

0 Aug 22, 2009

U of G.: Wanted A Field Site to Monitor Canada Fleabane.

I am looking for a field site to monitor Canada fleabane (Erigeron canadensis) a.k.a. Horseweed or Mare's tail (but not horsetail). Spec…

Started by OntAG Admin

0 Aug 22, 2009

Mid-Season Corn/Soy Review: How Are Your Crops Looking?

Mid-Season Review For corn and soybean growers, the calendar says we are well past the mid-season mark, but in many parts of corn/soy coun…

Started by Peter Gredig

0 Aug 19, 2009

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Key International Export Markets See Significant Agri-Food Volume Increase

Algeria, Indonesia and Morocco, three of Saskatchewan's key international markets, saw significant increases in provincial agri-food exports in 2023 over, the previous year. "The increase in exports to important international markets like Algeria, Indonesia and Morocco are yet another example of our agriculture sector's resiliency and dedication to providing reliable, high-quality agri-food products worldwide," Agriculture Minister David Marit said. "Numbers like these showcase the success we are seeing through our presence in world markets and building key relationships with our partners across the globe." Exports to Algeria had the third-highest increase in volume among Saskatchewan's top markets at 1,232,110 tonnes, or over 69 per cent. Algeria is Saskatchewan's fourth-leading market in volume with the top export commodities being durum and lentils. Indonesia's export numbers had a similar rise with an over 62 per cent increase in volume. Indonesia rose to Saskatchewan's sixth-

Supporting Research and Innovation in Agriculture with Funding for 101 New Projects

The governments of Canada and Manitoba are providing $16.3 million in grant funding under the Sustainable Canadian Agriculture Partnership (Sustainable CAP) to support 101 projects under the Research and Innovation Program over the next three years, federal Agriculture and Agri-Food Minister Lawrence MacAulay and Manitoba Agriculture Minister Ron Kostyshyn announced today. “Folks around the world are looking for more sustainable agri-food products and I know our producers can deliver,” said MacAulay. “By investing in research and innovation across the value chain, we can address current and future challenges and help make sure the sector remains resilient, competitive, and efficient.” The funding will go towards research and capacity building to accelerate innovation in agriculture in Manitoba, supporting companies that are leading innovative research and putting Manitoba at the forefront of sustainable agriculture research. “Research and innovation drives growth and economic de

Low to Moderate Risk of Significant Spring Flooding for Manitoba

Manitoba is facing just a low to moderate risk of significant spring flooding this year, according to the provincial Hydrological Forecast Centre. With normal- to below-normal soil moisture at freeze-up and well-below-normal to above-normal winter precipitation for most Manitoba basins, the March Flood Outlook report on Tuesday said the risk of significant spring flooding is low to moderate for most Manitoba basins. Water levels are expected to remain below dikes and community or individual flood protection levels. The spring flooding risk is low for the Red River and tributaries, low to moderate for the Assiniboine River and tributaries and the Interlake region including the Icelandic and Fisher rivers; and generally low for the Souris, Qu’Appelle, Rat, Roseau, Pembina, Saskatchewan and Churchill river basins, and the Whiteshell Lakes region. Most Manitoba lake levels are normal to below normal and forecasted to remain within their operating range after the spring runoff, the out

Potato planting in peril: Irish farmers face uncertain future amidst wet weather woes

In a concerning turn for the Irish potato industry, farmers across the nation are grappling with a pressing dilemma due to unrelenting rainfalls. The situation has left them in a state of uncertainty, as they question whether planting their crops this year is a feasible option, as Louise Walsh reports in a news story published on breakingnews.ie.

CPMA announces the 2024 PFP participants

The Canadian Produce Marketing Association (CPMA) is proud to announce 20 rising stars who will participate in the 2024 Passion for Produce (PFP) program in Vancouver.

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