Warm and mostly dry conditions across Saskatchewan helped crops advance in their development during the week ended July 8, according to the latest provincial report.
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Saskatchewan Crop Report: Warm conditions advancing crop development
S-Cap invests $23.55 million into horticulture to boost competitiveness
Horticulture research and innovation is getting a $23.55 million boost from the federal and provincial governments. The multi-year Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (S-CAP) investment will increase Vineland Research and Innovation Centre’s (VRIC) research and innovation capacity and advanced horticultural research infrastructure. “The VRIC is a key part of Ontario’s wider agri-food research capabilities that drive […] Read more
BASF to close two glufosinate production sites
BASF plans to shut down two sites in Germany that are part of its production network for the glufosinate-ammonium weed killer, the German chemicals group said on Wednesday.
Tomato virus prompts race for resistance
Global tomato breeders are putting tremendous resources into breeding resistance to tomato brown rugose fruit virus
Tomato breeders are racing to breed resistance to the Tomato Brown Rugose Fruit Virus. It emerged first in Israel in 2014 and has since spread to Europe, North America and Asia. Why it matters: Closed systems like greenhouses can be hit hard by damaging viruses so growers are eager to have resistance in popular varieties. […] Read more
Manitoba Crop Report: Crops continue to withstand rain showers
Manitoba experienced variable amounts of precipitation during the week ended July 7 as crops continued to develop despite excess moisture in most areas.
Prairie drought conditions improve in June: AAFC
Above-normal precipitation and cooler temperatures helped drought conditions improve across most of the Canadian Prairies in June, according to the latest drought monitor report from Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada showing conditions as of June 30.
Syngenta celebrates R&D investments at Arva
Research centre renovation coincides with equipment fleet renewal
Syngenta has reopened its Arva, Ont., research centre after upgrading laboratories, buildings and equipment. The official opening on June 25 celebrated the first major interior upgrade since the facility opened in 1989, but for many in attendance, the biggest cause for excitement was the state-of-the-art PowerPlant research planter parked outside. Why it matters: Crop research […] Read more
Pulse Weekly: Warm, dry weather needed in Manitoba
The Manitoba government’s pulse specialist said crops are in good condition across the province, but they need some hot temperatures in the days ahead.
Crop walk in Grey county July 16
The Grey County Soil & Crop Improvement Association (SCIA) will be holding a Crop Walk on Tuesday July 16 in Proton Station at Highland Custom Farming. The tour includes guided stops looking at wheat planted in 15-inch rows, new corn herbicides, biological treatments, soybeans, cranberry beans, oats, crop biosecurity protocols, cutting edge equipment, and an […] Read more
May-June sees low pest pressure in Southern Ontario
Mild winter and wet spring make weeds and varroa mite a higher concern
A mild winter increased concerns about increased pest pressures for spring and early summer, but according to several agronomists, harmful insects have not been a widespread issue. Aphids and spider mites – maybe? In the southwest, pest pressure is minimal or at least not above what is normally expected. “The thing about a mild winter […] Read more
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