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Pest Management Regulatory Agency removes the registration to spray dicamba on dicamba tolerant soybeans after the crop starts growing
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Why post-drought pasture management matters for beef farmers
Pasture management is always important, but it is especially important following a drought. During these challenging periods, pastures may suffer…
Benefits to farmers of testing forage seed
When establishing a new forage stand that will ideally be productive for five or 10 years, producers want to set…
Rye silage: From the field to feedlot
Acres seeded to hybrid rye as a source of silage for feedlot cattle in Canada and the U.S. have increased…
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Evaluating forage performance in different environments
About 20 years ago, Doug Wray drove in from Irricana, Alta., for an informal meeting at the Alberta Beef Producers’…
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Reintroducing fire to Saskatchewan pastures
Pastures evolve over time. Woody plants and shrubs, which cattle can’t eat, may encroach on natural grasses. Invasive species, such…
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Five things to consider when selecting alfalfa varieties
When shopping for the right alfalfa variety, it’s usually well worth splurging for a top yielder, retired University of Wisconsin-Madison…
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No recipe, only guidelines, to cover crops
More farmers and ranchers are looking at cover crops for many reasons, ranging from animal health, to reducing erosion, to…
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The sky’s the limit with Ducks Unlimited drone seeding program
When seeding forages in marginal areas, there might be a new way to do things — from the air. Many…
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Forages play role in long-term farm systems
From the discovery of how-to-create-nitrogen-in-a-lab to genetic diversity concerns in crops and innovative ways to produce forage, Dr. Ralph Martin…
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Health Canada proposes new restrictions for dicamba on soybeans
ICE Canada Weekly: More declines on horizon for canola
Expect canola futures to fall back in the coming months, said analyst Jerry Klassen of Resilient Capital in Winnipeg. Klassen pointed to the Statistics Canada production update and China as two reasons for the coming declines.
CBOT Weekly: Futures rise on multiple factors
Different factors caused crop futures on the Chicago Board of Trade to rise during the week ended Sept. 17, 2025.
Manitoba harvest hits halfway mark: report
Harvest progress in Manitoba hit the halfway mark during the week ended Sept. 16, according to the latest crop report from the provincial agriculture department.
Canadian crop production revised mostly higher from August
Canadian grain and oilseed production in 2025/26 was likely larger than earlier expectations, as warm temperatures and increased precipitation across the Prairies in August helped crop development, according to updated estimates from Statistics Canada released Sept. 17.
Pulse weekly: Large U.S. pea/lentil crops expected
Lentil production in the United States hit its largest level in nearly a decade, while the dry edible pea crop reached levels not seen in over five years, said updated production estimates from the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
Vietnamese feed makers buying Canadian canola meal after China duties, sources say
Feed millers in Vietnam are taking advantage of bargain prices with rare purchases of Canadian canola meal after China imposed hefty tariffs on the oilseed.
Fund traders flip to net short in canola futures
Speculative fund traders have moved to a net short position in canola futures for the first time in five months, according to the latest Commitments of Traders report from the United States Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC).
Review coming for Canadian wheat breeding
Canadian Wheat Research Coalition says review of the wheat breeding innovation system will make sure research meets farmer needs.
Alberta harvest just ahead of average pace
The harvesting of all crops in Alberta reached 42 per cent complete as of Sept. 9, compared to the five-year average of 40 per cent. The provincial agriculture department noted combing was highlighted by little or no rain.
Canadian Cattlemen Presents: Depth of Field
