In the ongoing war against weeds, growers have historically combatted different weed groups with different herbicides. Now, wheat growers have a powerful new comrade in the battle against broadleaf and grassy weeds. New BATALIUM™ Herbicide has a unique, high-performance formulation with 3 modes of action, providing all-in-one weed control in a single application. It’s long… Read More
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Prolonged dry weather conditions bring the potential for potassium deficiency, especially in soybeans that require a lot of potassium, and remove up to 1.4 lb. per bushel. Potassium is vital to plant health as it regulates the opening and closing of pores (leaf stomata) on the plant’s surfaces that allow gases and water vapor to… Read More
Resistance is not going away Soybean growers in Eastern Canada will continue to face new and emerging weed resistance threats on their farms. As planning starts for the 2020 crop, Canada fleabane has now spread across all major soybean production areas in Ontario and has started to gain a foothold in Western Quebec. The latest… Read More
A glyphosate add-in can help maximize early-season weed removal and manage resistance. Sending glyphosate out alone for your spring burnoff is something that might end up costing you dearly down the road. According to weed scientists, continuously using a herbicide with a single mode of action accelerates herbicide resistance. Hitting the same weeds at the… Read More
Focused on Canada and growth by meeting the needs of farmers across the country, Maizex Seeds is building its presence through product performance and agronomic support in Maizex brand grain, silage and grazing corn and Elite brand seed soybeans. “Our goal is to develop, test, and introduce products that meet the specific needs of producers… Read More
No harvest is equal to others, whether you are farming in Western Canada, North Dakota, or Montana. To tackle all of the harvest variables, farmers need a header that provides the ultimate in flexibility to maximize efficiency and productivity of the combine. Jamie Pegg, general manager of Honey Bee, says “We have been very excited… Read More
Every farm is different, from its soil to its business goals. While there are many factors to consider, finding a seed that delivers excellent yields and consistent results is key. With that in mind, Brevant™ seeds is excited to provide farmers the new Enlist E3™ trait for 2020 planting. High Yielding Genetics Co-developed by Dow… Read More
With new varieties in the works, an increased focus on research, and the drive to look to the future, FP Genetics continues to prove its commitment to deliver consistently high quality pedigreed seed and services. FP Genetics has recently expanded its scope, with the addition of staff focused on research and market development to best… Read More
Choosing the right seed for your farm should be easy. That’s why Brevant™ offers a diverse portfolio of products designed to give you consistent results, year after year. When you plant Brevant seeds you’re getting the latest innovations from Corteva Agriscience™, combined with the assurance that they’re locally tested. Flexible canola options Brevant seeds has… Read More
To achieve cleaner fields, identifying the right time to spray is crucial. An early herbicide application is an effective way to get ahead of tough weeds. Using a dicamba-based system like the Roundup Ready Xtend® Crop System offers the flexibility of pre- and post-emergent applications and the ability to keep fields clean longer, thanks to… Read More
Unless you’ve been hiding out on a deserted island somewhere, you’re aware of the digital transformation that’s taking place in our world. But it may not have occurred to you, as an agricultural professional, that the digital transformation affects the farming industry as well. It turns out that all those nifty innovations you hear about… Read More
Weather plays a major role in the efficiency, profitability and overall success of your farm. Spring brings hectic schedules, volatile weather and sometimes unfavorable soil conditions. Fall typically allows for more time and resources to prepare for the following growing season, as well as lower instances of unpredictable weather. One job you can take care… Read More
Want better yields? What if better soybean genetics could provide better weed control and be better for your community? Simply better. Now available for 2020 planting, Enlist E3™ soybeans provide an advanced seed with high yield potential and robust herbicide tolerance. Spray with Enlist Duo™, part of the Enlist™ weed control system, for a better… Read More
I wouldn’t change my life as a seed analyst for anything! It has been 30 years of learning, opportunity, challenge, drought, excess, and although sometimes lonely, it has been above all a path I was meant to take. Starting out in 1989, never in my wildest dreams would I have ever seen the friendships, the… Read More
It’s an adage familiar to growers across the country, and one Bayer Canada has brought to life with its Roundup Ready® Xtend crop system. Combining the high yield potential of Roundup Ready 2 Xtend® soybeans with a built-in tolerance to both glyphosate and dicamba chemistries, the system provides your soybean crop a head start against… Read More