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Soil erosion poses a significant threat to the sustainability of crop production throughout the world. So next time you take out the tillage equipment,

Growers have two common questions after a spring frost: 1. Did the crop survive? (Do I need to reseed?) 2. When can I resume

Three questions on fertilizer applications to test your knowledge.

The map shows herbicide carryover risk in Saskatchewan based on summer 2017 precipitation. In-season moisture from last season is the measure that influences herbicide

… Part way through the harrowing job, I asked myself: “Why am I doing this?” …

Should I seed now or wait for the moisture situation to improve? What seed-placed fertilizer rate is appropriate in dry conditions? Should I seed

Each seeding tool has a different ideal speed for consistent placement. And soil type, residue cover and moisture will mean different ideal speeds from

Weeds that emerge before the crop can be highly damaging to crop yield potential because they out-compete the crop for moisture, nutrients and sunlight.

Take the thousand-seed weight for each canola seed lot and run it through the seed rate calculator at canolacalculator.ca. This will indicate the seeding

Crop scouting can begin the week after seeding to check on early emergence issues. The key with scouting at any crop stage and for

Step one: Call 911 as soon as possible, and use the fire extinguishers if it is safe to do so. Know the legal land

Only about 60 percent of canola seeds survive to become plants, on average. With the following tips, canola farmers can increase seed survival and