05/16/2012

New herbicide gives growers a 'Distinct' advantage in chemfallow rotations
05/16/2012
Agriculture

Mississauga, ON, May 16, 2012 -- BASF Canada has received registration to bring a new chemfallow and post-harvest herbicide to Western Canada. Available now, new DISTINCT® herbicide, tank-mixed with glyphosate, offers growers...

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05/15/2012

BASF: AgCelence boosts plant's energy potential in canola
05/15/2012
Agriculture

Canadian canola acres are predicted to exceed 20 million this year, making 2012 an especially significant year for getting the most out of every canola acre.

According to BASF Canada, maximizing canola yield begins with plant health.

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05/14/2012

Opportunities in wheat have never been greater
05/14/2012

Can wheat make the move from rotational crop to viable cash crop? With so many changes in the way wheat will be marketed and possibly graded, combined with advances in disease management, many in the industry are saying the timing is right.

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05/07/2012

Les résidus d’herbicides posent un problème pour la rotation des cultures
05/07/2012
Agriculture

La rotation des cultures et une des méthodes les plus efficaces pour contrôler les mauvaises herbes et les organismes indésirables, maintenir la qualité du sol, et améliorer le rendement. Depuis longtemps, les pro...

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05/02/2012

Herbicide residue a concern for crop rotation
05/02/2012
Agriculture

Crop rotation is one of the most effective ways to control weeds and pests, maintain soil quality, and increase yields. For years, growers have rotated crops based on their location, future goals, and available land. But growers may also have to r...

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04/30/2012

Effective burndown delays herbicide resistance
04/30/2012
Agriculture

Growers have been warned for years that the glyphosate resistance found in other parts of the world would soon spread to Canadian fields. And the predictions have come true. Agriculture Canada has added kochia, found in Southern Alberta, to a grow...

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04/24/2012

Focus on flax: Getting the most out of Canada's other oilseed
04/24/2012
Agriculture

A lot of attention has been given to canola over the past few years, largely due to outstanding commodity prices and high demand for its heart-healthy oil. It's that same attention to nutrition that has created a renewed focus on another Canadian...

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04/17/2012

Fungicides an effective tool for unpredictable growing conditions
04/17/2012
Agriculture

The full spectrum of weather conditions made last year one of the toughest for growers. Many beat the odds however, with some regions reporting better-than-expected yields and crop quality.

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04/12/2012

La résistance aux Triazines : une menace pour la culture du maïs
04/12/2012
Agriculture

La première résistance à l'atrazine a été découverte à la fin des années 1960 aux États-Unis. Depuis ce temps, plus de 50 espèces de mauvaises herbes dans le monde ont dé...

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04/11/2012

Control weeds with chemfallow and reduce the need for tillage
04/11/2012
Agriculture

A weed-free chemfallow period can be essential to maximizing moisture and nutrient retention in your field. Incorporating the practice into your crop rotation can reduce the reliance on spring cereals, maintain production flexibility, and increase...

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