Measuring value can range from a storage bin of corn to a load of fertilizer or the return on investment of a tractor. It’s part of farming and it’s becoming […] Read more
Finding the fit for irrigation
Precision agriculture systems are enhancing its value in different ways
Adopting a plan B in soybeans
Improving soil health interactions is key to unlocking higher yields
As the importance of soil health gains recognition, its reach extends beyond nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium and sulphur. Boron, a micronutrient, is getting more attention among advisors and growers, mostly because […] Read more
Finding ways to maximize grain drying efficiency
Costs are not coming down, but some options can make a difference
Despite higher commodity prices, growers are being encouraged to examine their costs across all facets of their farming operations. The impact of higher drying costs was the focus of a […] Read more
Planting considerations for bio-strip tilling
Ontario grower shares experience from three-year trial on his Strathroy farm
Bio-strip tilling or bio-stripping is gaining attention from growers, particularly with the focus on sustainability and regenerative agriculture. It was also the subject of a presentation at the Innovative Farmers […] Read more
U.S.-Mexico corn dispute unlikely to affect Canada
Long-term impact might set a precedent for future actions
It’s been two years since a decree by Mexican president Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador to phase out imports of corn grown from genetically modified seed. In January 2021, the Obrador […] Read more
Can corn and cover crops work together?
Concerns continue about ‘planting green’ and when to terminate a cover crop
Interest in cover crops, and the debates surrounding their management, have increased in the past five years. Long-term data from University of Guelph’s Ridgetown Campus have established the benefit of […] Read more
The search for clarity in the carbon credit market
Corporate outlook may differ from the producer’s vantage point
The market for carbon is a source of debate on actual opportunities versus perceived value to the agri-food industry. Insight on this debate was provided during the Innovative Farmers Association […] Read more
Getting more out of satellite imagery
“Resellers” are reshaping imagery demand and usability
The demand for overhead imagery continues to gain acceptance. The volume of data gathered is increasing, and the time and learning curves required for analysis by growers and advisers are […] Read more
Seed mills strike back at weed resistance
Researchers have seen up to 95 per cent control of resistant weed biotypes
Weed biotypes have an incredible capacity for developing resistance to chemical products and growers are having a tough time keeping up with the changes. Some farmers are now battling weed […] Read more
The premise and promise of biological crop inputs
What’s relevant and what’s not in this fledgling branch of agri-food
The search for alternatives to traditional agriculture inputs has greater urgency as commodities like fertilizer increase in price and decrease in availability. It’s not that nitrogen-use efficiency or the activity […] Read more
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