The latest news from the agricultural sector
2022-07-29
Monica Klaas on Why the Alberta Seed Processors are Represented Within Seeds Canada
Monica Klass, general manager for the Alberta Seed Processors, sits down with Marc Zienkiewicz to talk about why she joined the board of Seeds Canada and the progress made over the past 18 months in... Read more
2022-07-29
Ag ministers agree to $500 million for sustainable ag over five years
Last week, federal, provincial and territorial ministers of agriculture reached an agreement in principle for the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership at their annual meeting in Saskatoon.... Read more
2022-07-29
How to Manage Abiotic Stresses During Pollination
Corn, soybeans and canola have entered the critical reproductive phase where the production of corn grain, soybean pods and canola kernels will be determined. If it’s really hot or the crop is under... Read more
2022-07-29
Some areas could see an early harvest
The Ministry of Agriculture's weekly crop report shows farmers have started preparing for harvest as the hot, dry conditions in many areas push crop development. Read more
2022-07-29
SaskCanola offering FREE blackleg and clubroot disease testing
Disease issues are always a concern for farmers. Read more
2022-07-29
BC Fairs launches Buy BC agriculture trivia contest
BC Fairs are taking British Columbians on a journey this summer with an online Buy BC-themed trivia challenge that explores local products made in the province. Read more
2022-07-29
New chief veterinarian of B.C. appointed
Theresa Burns has been appointed British Columbia’s new chief veterinarian. Read more
2022-07-29
New funding supports farmers, takes action on climate resiliency
To help combat the effects of climate change on B.C.’s long-term food security, new funding is helping farmers and ranchers protect their operations by adopting regenerative agriculture practices,... Read more
2022-07-29
Action taken to grow agri-food workforce
The governments of Canada and Ontario invest $4-million to address agri-food labour challenges to strengthen food security and supply chains. Read more
2022-07-28
Dutch farmers worried by 'unrealistic' emissions reduction target
Anger is building at the government plans to slash nitrogen and ammonia emissions by 2030, with fears farmers will be unable to cope. Read more
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2022-07-28
Managing Spider Mites In Corn And Soybean
Impact of Beneficial Insects, Disease and Insecticide Applications Read more
2022-07-28
Management Of Soybean Aphids And Two Spotted Spider Mites In Soybean: Scouting, Thresholds, And Insecticide / Miticide Considerations
Scouting of soybean for soybean aphids and twospotted spider mites should be underway. Some fields are approaching treatable (threshold) levels for soybean aphid. If drought conditions persist, spider... Read more