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Time management, weather, family and economic stresses can pop up often for farmers. Stress can be a big factor in mental health. Contact these help centres for any mental health concerns…
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The best move is to stay out of bins while they’re being filled or emptied. Usually the only time a person feels the need to enter a bin is if grain is bridged or crusted. This can be a very dangerous situation, especially if a wall of grain is released and buries a person. CASA provides these bin-entry basics… -
The Canadian Grain Commission (CGC) Harvest Sample Program monitors hundreds of samples each year to make sure quality standards are upheld in delivered grain. Farmers who sign up and submit samples get the following for free: –dockage assessment on canola –unofficial grade –oil, protein and chlorophyll content for canola…
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Crop walks through the summer may have given you an idea of which new canola varieties are of interest to you. While finalizing decisions, use the Canola Performance Trial data available at canolaperformancetrials.ca…
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Alberta: Top 10 observations and tips from the International Clubroot Workshp Saskatchewan: Harvest timing for an uneven field Manitoba: Map of the Week - Clubroot in Manitoba…
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Pre-harvest scouting is a great opportunity to identify late-season insect threats, disease outbreaks and severity and weed escapes. While in the field, you can assess crop stage and harvest timing, and do an end-of-season plant count. Here are a few specifics to look for… -
Three quick questions that may help you think differently about clubroot…
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The International Clubroot Workshop in Edmonton August 7-9 attracted more than 200 researchers and extension staff from at least 12 countries. The agenda included presentations and conversations on clubroot research, observations and management tips. Here are the top 10…