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Partners investing in new technology featuring AI to detect herbicide-resistant weeds

Today, Protein Industries Canada announced a new project focused on addressing the spread of herbicide-resistant weeds in Canada, particularly those affecting protein-rich crops. Through a partnership between Precision AI, Geco Strategic Weed Management, the Global Institute for Food Security (GIFS) at the University of Saskatchewan and Sure Growth Solutions, the project will see the development of an AI-powered early detection system that will help farmers and agronomists identify and treat herbicide-resistant weeds. “Building on the successes of their first Global Innovation Clusters–funded project, Precision AI and its project partners will be leveraging AI to spur innovation and drive economic growth by assisting farmers in detecting and managing herbicide-resistant weeds,” stated the Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry. “Through the Pan-Canadian Artificial Intelligence Strategy, Protein Industries Canada is supporting the continued

New Fusarium Head Blight mapping tool now available to farmers across the Prairies

New Prairie-wide Fusarium Head Blight (FHB) risk maps are now available to producers in Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba. The tool provides assessment of Fusarium Head Blight Index (FHBi), Fusarium-damaged kernels (FDK), and Deoxynivalenol (DON) risk levels in spring wheat, winter wheat, barley and durum, based on weather conditions. These risk maps were created as part of a three-year research project led by the University of Manitoba’s Dr. Paul Bullock, with collaborators from Alberta Ministry of Agriculture and Irrigation, Saskatchewan Ministry of Agriculture, Manitoba Agriculture, Manitoba Crop Alliance (MCA), Saskatchewan Wheat Development Commission (Sask Wheat), Saskatchewan Barley Development Commission (SaskBarley) and Alberta Grains. “The Faculty is very pleased to release this important risk management tool for the agriculture industry,” said Dr. Martin Scanlon, dean of the faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences at the University of Manitoba. “The project is a great e

Superior Farms Equipment unveiled as new parent company, unifying Rite Way and Morris

Following the acquisition of Morris Equipment Ltd. (Morris) by Rite Way Mfg. Co. Ltd. (Rite Way) in March 2021, the companies are proud to announce the launch of a new parent company, Superior Farms Equipment Ltd. (SFE). This newly formed company brings together the rich legacies and expertise of Rite Way and Morris: two western Canadian companies dedicated to providing quality, performance-based equipment for farmers.  Rite Way and Morris will continue operating under the new parent company, transitioning?their product lines to Rite Way SFE, Morris SFE?and ProAG?SFE. By fusing the talents and harnessing the passion of the staff from each company, Superior Farms Equipment will produce farm equipment solutions for the constantly evolving needs of farmers worldwide.  "We are thrilled to unveil Superior Farms Equipment and unify the companies to better serve our customers," said Cameron Johnson, Chairman and CEO of SFE. "This transition is an exciting step, and the combined companies wi

Premier Danielle Smith raises concerns over potential rail and port strikes

Premier Danielle Smith sent the below letter to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau regarding the steep economic impacts of potential rail and port strikes:

Scouting canola fields for flea beetle damage

Canola producers will want to monitor crop emergence closely for any signs of flea beetle damage.