Canadian growers have come to rely on glyphosate for inexpensive, broad-spectrum weed control in their crops. While there is no question that glyphosate has been an effective and reliable herbicide, it's clear now that an increasing number of wee...

Once sent back into the barn in early May, the sprayer is now quickly becoming one of the most important machines on the farm throughout the season. An increasing number of growers in Eastern Canada have realized that this piece of equipment holds...

It's the silent killer. Sclerotinia is one of the most serious diseases affecting canola in Western Canada -- and it's expected to be a big factor in the 2011 growing season, especially given the wet weather this past spring.

"The comb...

The year 2011 is turning out to be a mixed news story with an upside for pea and lentil growers in Western Canada. While total production and supply of these crops are expected to fall sharply this year, prices – averaged over all types, gra...

Weather conditions, strong commodity prices and tighter canola rotations are creating serious concerns about disease risks for canola growers. According to a recent report from Statistics Canada, canola acres are anticipated to reach nearly 20 mil...

Preventative tips for canola growers

Concerns over Blackleg in canola have increased in Western Canada throughout the past few seasons. With wet conditions this spring and increased canola production under shortened rotations, pr...