CAPI names four agri-food experts as distinguished fellows
Monday, September 27, 2021Source: Real AgricultureThe Canadian Agri-Food Policy Institute (CAPI) has named four renowned agri-food experts as distinguished fellows. Dr. Susan Wood-Bohm, Dr. Ellen Goddard, Ted Bilyea, and Nicholas Mesly will contribute to a thriving and sustainable agri-food system through policy research in the critical areas of environmental sustainability, innovation and animal health, trade, and water. Tyler McCann, managing... Read More Read More
G3 announces new plans for elevators in Alberta and Saskatchewan
Monday, September 27, 2021Source: Real AgricultureG3 has announced plans to build two new grain elevators in Western Canada. The new locations will be at Rycroft, Alta., and Melfort, Sask., with each elevator having a capacity of 42,000 tonnes. Construction will begin later this year, pending final regulatory approvals, with completion targeted for early 2023. The new facilities will both be... Read More Read More
Can small changes in pastures help grassland birds?
Monday, September 27, 2021Source: FBC Publications Archive Feed
Cleanfarms announces 11 collection points for B.C.
Sunday, September 26, 2021Source: Real AgricultureCleanfarms has announced a return to British Columbia's interior, holding one-day events at 11 locations September 27 to October 21. Cleanfarms will collect unwanted, old agricultural pesticides and obsolete livestock, equine, and farm animal medications. Cleanfarms operates this no-cost program so that farmers can safely dispose of unwanted materials, keeping them out of the environment.... Read More Read More
Harvest is complete, and winter is coming – is your grain protected?
Sunday, September 26, 2021Source: Real AgricultureYou've invested time and money in your fields, protecting your crop doesn't stop after harvest. Whether you've had a hot, dry harvest or a wet one, knowing storage and aeration best practices will help you maximize your profits. “It's important to understand the temperature and moisture conditions within your bin at all times and to... Read More Read More
How pesticides degrade in soil
Sunday, September 26, 2021Source: Real AgricultureDrought this year has not only hindered yields on the Prairies, but it could also directly affect next year's crop by not allowing for pesticide breakdown in soil. There are several different ways pesticides can break down in the soil: by volatilization after application; through photodegradation on the soil surface (sunlight); through hydrolysis in soil;... Read More Read More