Maizex Seeds will once again be presenting their popular in-person agronomy meetings this January and February. New for 2025 are two dates in Manitoba.
The Maizex Winter Agronomy Meetings will provide Ontario and Manitoba farmers with a day of access...
Corteva has unveiled a proprietary, non-GMO hybrid wheat technology, marking a major advancement for one of the world's most important staple crops. This innovation addresses historical challenges in wheat hybridization, enabling meaningful yield improvements and greater climate resilience.
The hybrid...
FarmQA, a leader in digital agronomy solutions, has acquired Farm Dog, an agricultural data platform and subsidiary of Deveron Corporation. This acquisition supports FarmQA’s mission to enhance global agriculture through improved supply chain transparency, strengthened food security, and advanced...
Source: Canadian Food Inspection Agency
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) sought feedback on recommendations for seed regulatory modernization. The consultation was open for comments from February 8 until May 1, 2024, and covered potential changes that could impact:
variety...
Weather-related production risks are unavoidable on the farm or ranch. From heavy rain and hail to snow, high winds and drought, farm families prepare their land, plant and harvest each season, fully aware that their livelihoods depend on local...
Netafim USA, a leader in precision agriculture within Orbia Advance Corporation, has launched GrowSphere—a groundbreaking all-in-one digital farming platform that simplifies irrigation and fertigation management. Designed to help farmers enhance crop yield and quality while reducing water, fertilizer, energy,...
Source: Government of Canada
Treated seed residues can present a serious risk to human and animal health at certain levels, so grain elevators must maintain a zero tolerance for treated seed in grain deliveries. Health Canada has set maximum residue...
Source: University of Illinois news release
Most corn and soybean fields in the U.S. are planted with herbicide-resistant crop varieties. However, the evolution of superweeds that have developed resistance to common herbicides is jeopardizing current weed management strategies. Agricultural robotics...
In Manitoba, early growing seasons often bring cold, wet soils that delay field access for farmers, shortening the already limited growing period. This delay impacts planting and overall crop productivity. Afua Mante, a University of Manitoba soil science researcher,...
Source: Canadian Grain Commission
Since the Canadian Grain Commission reduced its official inspection and weighing fees in 2021, the organization has inspected and weighed lower-than-expected grain volumes, leading to a gap between revenue and costs. Instead of changing its fee...
