Quicker tissue test for corn growers

Agronomic news
April 22, 2024

Source: Manitoba Cooperator

A nutrient testing system first used in potatoes is now moving into corn. The Leaf-Evaluated-Nutrient-System (LENS) unit from Picketa Systems, based in Fredericton, New Brunswick, is promising growers and crop advisers a new, efficient and cost-effective testing method for nutrients. Read more on the new test from this Manitoba Cooperator article.

New study highlights sustainability of ON fruits & vegetables

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A new study shows that over the last two decades, Ontario’s fruit and vegetable growers have been widely adopting a range of practices that support sustainable local food production. Read more on the practices adopted and ...

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Pea protein sector wants duty

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Canadian pea protein manufacturers have filed an anti-dumping and countervailing duty case against Chinese imports. “We believe the evidence shows Chinese companies are competing unfairly by selling product into Canada at ...

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Global soybean glut could pressure canola prices

April 28, 2024

The world will be awash in soybeans in 2024-25, and that could be an anchor on canola prices, say analysts. The International Grains Council is forecasting 75.4 million tonnes of global soybean carryout, excluding China. T...

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Wheat School: Applying the GEM (GxExM) principle to wheat agronomy

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Wheat Pete's Word: Talking tillage, N management in wet conditions, & extreme weather

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As part of this week’s edition of Wheat Pete’s Word, host Peter Johnson discusses the importance of no-till and how that works with heavy corn residue, nitrogen application in very wet environments, critical temperatures f...

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New study highlights sustainability of ON fruits & vegetables

Pea protein sector wants duty

Global soybean glut could pressure canola prices

Wheat School: Applying the GEM (GxExM) principle to wheat agronomy

Wheat Pete's Word: Talking tillage, N management in wet conditions, & extreme weather