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This video features a producer swathing early seeded canola with a W150 John Deere and 40' header. The area had very little rainfall this year.

Feds propose phasing out neonics

“It’s an important tool that farmers need, and if there’s no replacement for it, it’s going to be tough for farmers to manage pests.”

Don’t get clobbered by clubroot

“Right now is actually a fantastic time to scout because (growers) can pull a few plants out … and look for small galls on the roots."

Invasive weed found in South Sask. River

It can reduce water availability for drinking water intakes and can cause uneven irrigation distribution.

Manitoba school developing ag operator program

KAP passed a motion during its January annual general meeting to work with educators to develop an ag operator course for students.

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Road safety

From spring to fall, farmers and ranchers are back in the fields. This means an increase in slow-moving equipment on rural roads, which can create a hazard.

Reducing cattle bruising and dark cutters

In 2016, the economic loss to the industry due to bruises on the carcasses was estimated at $1.90 per head or $5.55 million.

Sprayer boom height

Check out this video to see how boom height, sprayer speed and nozzle droplet size influence the effectiveness of herbicide applications.

Friday crop report on a Thursday!

Temps next week are dropping - wouldn't be surprised to get a frost one night.

Oatmeal

I thought you couldn't spray glyphosate on milling oats.

B.C. smoke

Harvest is going to be a challenge if this keeps up.

An Educational Video Series designed to help producers maximize yield for long term sustainability.
How to scout and manage sclerotinia stem rot

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Canola Nov 18
503.80	507.90	502.40	507.60s	+2.60

Feeder Cattle Aug 18
148.525	149.025	147.550	148.675s	+0.225

Lean Hogs Aug 18
55.325	55.450	54.950	55.000s	-0.525

Live Cattle Aug 18
107.200	108.075	107.075	107.975s	+0.775

Soybean Aug 18
858-4	864-4	856-4	864-4s	+11-0

Wheat Sep 18
534-6	544-2	532-2	541-6s	+8-2

Cdn Dollar Aug 18
0.76435	0.76455	0.76420	0.76455	+0.00375

Type: Hobby farm

Acres: 78

Location: Pine River, Man.

Sow farm manager

Lariagra Farms | Rimbey, Alta.

Technical sales representative

SYLVIS Environmental | British Columbia

Sales agronomist

Prairie Co-operative Limited | Cupar, Sask.

2014 John Deere 8260R

Western Tractor

Medicine Hat, Alta.