Guides

Canadian Grain Commission is Soy Canada’s new partner on Soy Quality program
Program builds buyer trust and confidence
The Soy Quality program provides information on quality and performance of Canadian soybeans so international buyers are confident the beans will work for their soy food manufacturing.

Soy trial results drive value-chain decisions
Growers, seed companies, exporters and international buyers use valuable information from variety trials to decide what soybeans to grow, commercialize, market to buyers and purchase to process into soy foods.

New soybean disease on the rise in United States
Research continues into its life cycle and potential treatment
Red crown rot, a relatively recent soybean disease, is gaining traction in the United States, mostly in Indiana, with confirmed cases in Illinois and Missouri.

Expansion of sustainability program serves soy value chain
Sustainable Canadian Soy program creates value for farmers and encourages Canadian exporters to work together
Interest in the Sustainable Canadian Soy program has nearly tripled since its launch last year, and the international customers who were asking for the program are happy with the results.

Three questions to ask before adding biologicals to cropping system
Agronomists offer guidance on what growers should look for when choosing biological products
Biological products have been around for decades, but interest in these plant-based cropping solutions has taken off with increased availability and more growers seeking new crop management options.

Taking plot trial planting into the future
Syngenta’s North American PowerPlant fleet allows for more data collection on new varieties
Establishment of crop variety trials by Syngenta became standardized and considerably more efficient over the past two years as the company purchased a fleet of 22 PowerPlant research planters from Iowa-based, family-run manufacturer Almaco.

More options needed for corn rootworm control
Crop rotation is still considered the best method of control for corn rootworm.

Three tips for selecting the right hybrids for your farm
Consider a hybrid that has the most genetic potential to meet yield goals while managing production stressors
Corn seed can be a big annual investment, so choosing the right hybrid mix is an important task.