Herbicide resistant kochia a growing concern
Kochia is becoming more of an issue for farmers as it continues to build herbicide resistance.
Dr. Charles Geddes is a Research Scientist in Weed Ecology and Cropping Systems with Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada - Lethbridge.
He says it's now safe to assume all kochia is Group 2 resistant, with Glyphosate resistance (Group 9) building as well.
Herbicide resistant kochia a growing concern
Kochia is becoming more of an issue for farmers as it continues to build herbicide resistance.
Dr. Charles Geddes is a Research Scientist in Weed Ecology and Cropping Systems with Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada - Lethbridge.
He says it's now safe to assume all kochia is Group 2 resistant, with Glyphosate resistance (Group 9) building as well.
Avian influenza cases continue to climb
Wild birds are believed to be the primary source of the disease.
The number of cases of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza continues to increase in commercial and non-commercial poultry flocks across the prairies.
Since the beginning of September, Manitoba has reported 15 cases, Saskatchewan 14, and Alberta 19.
Poultry producers and small flock owners are being reminded to follow all necessary biosecurity protocols to protect their flocks from the disease.
People are being encouraged to keep birds indoors, if possible, during migration.
2022 marks last year for Prairie-wide Canola Performance Trials
An article in the latest Canola newsletter indicates the program is winding down following this year's results.
The Canola Performance Trial (CPT) website has small plot and field scale data from 2011 to 2021 currently listed.
With harvest just wrapping up variety evaluation results from the 2022 growing season will be tabulated and shared on the site when available.
The Canola Performance Trials were funded by the Alberta Canola Producers Commission, Saskatchewan Canola Development Commission (SaskCanola) and the Manitoba Canola Growers Association.
Canola Council of Canada's "4R Advantage" program help growers recover costs
As harvest wraps up farmers are turning their attention to other tasks, like soil testing.
Testing in the fall can give farmers more time in the Spring when they are trying to get the crop in.
It also helps with purchasing plans, like buying fertilizer now, before the price increases in the Spring.
Canola Council of Canada Agronomy Specialist Warren Ward says soil testing is a way for growers to determine just what nutrients are in the soil.
Province opens "New Business Pathways" for agriculture
As part of Small Business Week, the province is launching a new Business Pathways website.
The website's focus is on agriculture and is designed to support food and agri-product entrepreneurs, businesses and organizations.
Agriculture Minister Derek Johnson says the comprehensive resource fosters economic development and provides the business management, product and process development and marketing support that new and existing agri-food businesses need to effectively enter and compete in the domestic and global marketplaces.
Economic headwinds could mean export cuts are a trend of the future
The USDA released its October WASDE report last week.
Dan Basse with Ag Resource Company says the surprise of the report was the decline in soybean yields under 50 bushels per acre and a smaller-than-expected drop in corn.
He notes the drop in soybean yield was not expected, and down a little lower than what traders were looking for.
Saskatchewan's feeder steer and heifer prices take a drop
The Ministry of Agriculture's weekly cattle marketing report shows cattle numbers remain strong while prices take a drop last week.
The fall cattle run is well underway.
Canfax reporting 17,446 head of feeder cattle sold in Saskatchewan over the week, just down from 19,302 head the previous week.
Feeder steer and heifer prices were down across all reported weight categories compared to the previous week.
Feeder steer prices ranged from $329.10 per cwt for the 300-400lb weight category to $240.33 per cwt for the 800-900lb weight category.
AITC-M hires new Executive Director
Agriculture in the Classroom - Manitoba has hired Katharine Cherewyk as the organizations new Executive Director.
Since 2018,Cherewyk has worked with AITC-M as Operations and Development Manager.
She brings nearly 20 years of experience in communications, fundraising, strategic planning, partnership-building, and project management.
Laura Holtman, Chair of AITC-M Board of Directors says Cherewyk is a strategic leader who understands the critical role education plays in connecting students with the food they eat and the people who produce it.
Alberta farmers voting in a plebiscite on amalgamation ...
Farmers are being reminded to cast their vote in a plebiscite on the amalgamation of the Alberta Wheat Commission and Alberta Barley Commission.
Tara Sawyer, Chair of Alberta Barley says they've been operating under a shared management system since 2017, and it has worked out well.
"There was a cost savings. That cost savings allowed us to invest further in two key areas agronomic extension, and research. The staff works really well together, then you put in the delegates, and the directors. You know there's a lot of similarities within both spaces."