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Manitoba to host pilot canola Yield Enhancement Network (YEN)

Real Agriculture

Manitoba growers will be the first to participate in a canola Yield Enhancement Network (YEN) hosted by the Canola Council of Canada starting this growing season.

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Top tips for getting full value when feeding salvage crops

Real Agriculture

When planting a grain crop in the spring and caring for those plants throughout the summer, farmers look forward to the full bins that harvest typically brings. Sometimes, drought, hail or pests get in the way, leading to crop yield potential that isn’t worth taking for grain. This is where having a mixed operation or.

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Higher crop yields defy significant drop in fertiliser use

Farmers Weekly

Farmers Weekly A sharp fall in artificial fertiliser use on British farms in 2022 had little impact on crop yields, suggesting farmers could benefit from a permanent reduction in ammonium nitrate (AN) applications.

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Soil School: Soil tests show P, K and S levels trending lower as removal rates exceed replacement

Real Agriculture

Soil test results from across North America show levels of several key crop nutrients are generally trending lower — a sign that nutrient removal rates are exceeding the replacement of those macronutrients, potentially limiting crop yields.

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Be drift aware: new campaign pushes for safe spraying

Real Agriculture

It is an issue that can impact crop yield, crop quality and input costs. Several organizations have come together to offer farmers in Ontario support in reducing the risk of off-target pesticide application through the Be Drift Aware campaign. Read More

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Wheat School: From field to yield through on-farm trials

Real Agriculture

A large part of farming has always included trying new things to see what impact change can have on soil, crops yield, and ultimately profit margins. Read More A large part of farming has always included trying new things to see what impact change can have on soil, crops yield, and ultimately profit margins.

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The Agronomists, Ep 168: Soil pH management with Drs. Alan Blaylock, Miles Dyck, and Jeff Schoenau

Real Agriculture

Soil fertility is the powerhouse that drives crop yield — and this episode of The Agronomists is an absolute powerhouse of soil fertility knowledge in order to learn more about soil pH. When too high or too low, the pH of soil can create huge issues in nutrient availability, nitrogen fixing capability, and soil microbe.