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...
Source: Maizex Seeds
Three rural community groups are set to receive financial support, as Maizex Seeds and Lallemand Plant Care today announced the winners of the Hometown Roots Family Contest in Ontario.
Two Ontario farmers won the opportunity to support the...
Source: University of Guelph
Fusarium head blight (FHB), a disease caused by a fungal pathogen, is devastating crops, producing mycotoxins that can rapidly damage plants, wither the kernels in the head of wheat and cost the economy billions of dollars...
US and the World
It is that time of year again across the great North American corn belt. It is early but harvest is starting almost everywhere. In the United States USDA has estimated as of September 8th 5% of...
Source: FCC
Canadian cultivated farmland values rose by an average of 5.5% in the first half of 2024 (Table 1). Over the year from July 2023 to June 2024, there was a 9.6% increase, representing a slowdown compared to the previous...
Source: Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada
Investing in organic farming research is essential for advancing sustainable practices, addressing the sector’s unique challenges, and supporting the continued growth and competitiveness of Canadian organic products.
Today, Kody Blois, Member of Parliament for Kings–Hants, on...
