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Haying operations start, crop diseases a concern for farmers

Haying operations start, crop diseases a concern for farmers

Producers made substantial haying progress this past week, according to the crop report for the period of June 28 to July 3.
Machine vision drives desktop grain sampler

Machine vision drives desktop grain sampler

Revolutionary grain tester showcased at farm show promises real-time quality assessment.
System helps drive grain cart tractor remotely

System helps drive grain cart tractor remotely

3D printed hardware overlays a tractor’s armrest controls and allows remote operation with augers, baggers and extractors.
Fast transition could indicate a strong El Nino

Fast transition could indicate a strong El Nino

Quickly developing El Niño could impact global weather patterns.
Canola, wheat big winners in seeding report

Canola, wheat big winners in seeding report

UPDATED: June 28, 2023 1215 CST – Canadian farmers planted more wheat and canola in 2023, and that took a toll on some of the minor crops, say analysts.
Hebert Grain Ventures launches new scholarship program for Ag students

Hebert Grain Ventures launches new scholarship program for Ag students

HGV and Olds college partner to support future ag professionals.
New report to track wheat progress

New report to track wheat progress

Cereals Canada says Growing Season Progress Report will help buyers with seeding, crop condition and harvest updates.
Avid geneticist takes over as new SRP Chair at USask

Avid geneticist takes over as new SRP Chair at USask

USask research chair successor to lead spring wheat and canaryseed breeding program.
Oat growers reminded of lambda-cy restrictions

Oat growers reminded of lambda-cy restrictions

Insecticide banned from use on oats.
EPA’s renewable fuel rule called ‘missed opportunity’

EPA’s renewable fuel rule called ‘missed opportunity’

Prior to the EPA’s proposed and final rule, that trajectory was ‘absolutely parabolic.’