Crop Planning for Soybeans

Fitting soybeans into a rotation takes a lot of planning. Here are some thoughts from the production specialist for Manitoba. By John Dietz First comes plan, then comes plant. In the case of soybeans, planning needs to happen long before planting. If in doubt, ask Manitoba Pulse and Soybean Growers (MPSG) production specialist Cassandra Tkachuk.… Read more

Event Calendar Heats Up as Winter Descends

By Geoff Geddes There may be a chill in the air, but the 2018 winter event calendar for producers is hot off the presses and offers much for corn and soybean growers. The options are varied, including something to fit everyone’s needs and schedule. Western Canadian Crop Production Show Saskatoon is home to “Western Canada’s… Read more

Are Farmers Going Back to Aerial Application?

By John Dietz Aerial application can be more than a quick fix. Some farmers are booking aerial application along with crop inputs. Is this establishing new opportunities? Aircraft spraying crops are common sights on the southern Prairies.  Most are booked as needed, a day to a week in advance, according to growing conditions. However, a… Read more

New Trait Makes Corn More Suitable for the Prairies

By Bruce Barker VT Double PRO® RIB Complete® Complete delivers insect control in a bag. Monsanto Canada’s VT Double PRO® RIB Complete® Complete has become an option for corn growers now that several corn hybrids with early maturity are available in Western Canada. The stacked traits provide dual modes of action for above-ground protection from European corn… Read more

More Nitrogen Anyone? What’s New In Nodulation?

By Geoff Geddes Nitrogen for soybeans is like chocolate for a sweet tooth: remove it at your peril. While certain nutrients fall into the “nice to have but not required” category, nitrogen is essential to soybean survival. And when it comes to optimizing nitrogen and protecting your crops, the best approach is a combination of… Read more

Recipe for Soybean Success: Just Add Water (and Phosphorus, Potassium, and Sulphur)

By Geoff Geddes At one time, “just adding water” might have been enough to ensure healthy crops. Today, such an approach can leave you disappointed come harvest time. Even soybeans, which are often seen as less demanding than some other crops, require added nutrients to flourish. “Nutrients are essential for all forms of life,” says… Read more

The 2017 Soybean Planting Experience

By Shari Narine Going into the 2017 seeding season, it was anticipated that there were many challenges growers had to deal with, some stemming from the challenges of the 2016 fall. What were growers up against, and how did seeding go in Western Canada? It turns out, there were near perfect seeding conditions in Saskatchewan… Read more

Will Corn Follow Soybeans into Western Canada?

By Ron Friesen In June 2013, Monsanto Canada raised eyebrows by announcing an aggressive plan to substantially increase corn acreage in Western Canada. Titled the Canada Corn Expansion Project, the plan called for Monsanto to invest $100 million over the next ten years to produce corn hybrids suitable for growing conditions on the Prairies. The… Read more