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Canola School: Cutworm, the buffet feeder

With some insects, we may be confused as to why they have the name they do. When it comes to cutworms — this isn’t the case. It’s pretty “cut” and dry…as the pest will feed on the stems of the plant. Cutworms unfortunately don’t have terrific forecast maps, as Jack Payne of South Country Co-op... Read More source https://www.realagriculture.com/2022/06/canola-school-cutworm-the-buffet-feeder/

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Canada launches GHG offset credit system with first protocol

The Canadian government has unveiled its first carbon offset trading protocol, the initial step in creating a carbon exchange for federally regulated industries. For companies that must meet targets, the government estimates up to 75 per cent of emissions reductions can be achieved through internal reductions or through the purchase of federally recognized offsets (25... Read More source https://www.realagriculture.com/2022/06/canada-launches-ghg-offset-credit-system-with-first-protocol/

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Farm groups concerned about federal push to add climate-related objectives to crop insurance and other BRM programs

Several organizations that represent grain farmers from across Canada are raising concerns about the federal government’s push to add environmental incentives or criteria to business risk management (BRM) programs, such as crop insurance, AgriStability, or AgriInvest. As part of the negotiations for Canada’s next five-year agricultural policy framework, federal Agriculture Minister Marie-Claude Bibeau is urging... Read More source https://www.realagriculture.com/2022/06/farm-groups-concerned-about-federal-push-to-add-climate-related-objectives-to-crop-insurance-and-other-brm-programs/

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Each rain event has cattle producers in drought areas carefully assessing pasture carrying capacity

Drought conditions are adding insult to injury for some cattle producers who considering tough decisions if passture conditions don’t improve soon. Producers Jocelyn and Travis Wasko, who own XTC Ranches and Bar 4 Bar Ranches, near Eastend Sask., are going into their third year of drought conditions and says they continue to employ a “take... Read More source https://www.realagriculture.com/2022/06/each-rain-event-has-cattle-producers-in-drought-areas-carefully-assessing-pasture-carrying-capacity/

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RealAg Radio, June 7: The importance of relationships, drought assistance, and Australian lettuce

Welcome to this Tuesday edition of RealAg Radio. Thanks for taking time to tune in, wherever you are listening from. On today’s show, you’ll hear: Cam Dahl, of Manitoba Pork, on how trade with the U.S. must be deemed a priority; Damon Johnson, of Parametrics.Ag with a product spotlight on their canola heat blast insurance;... Read More source https://www.realagriculture.com/2022/06/realag-radio-june-7-the-importance-of-relationships-drought-assistance-and-australian-lettuce/

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Risk of theft a key hold-back of expanding fuel storage, survey suggests

Purchases of diesel fuel happens several times a year on nearly all Canadian farms, and yet, it’s a purchase that is rarely hedged. That’s according to the latest RealAgristudies survey on diesel fuel purchasing, which wrapped in late May. Regardless of acreage or gross income level, most farms don’t have more than 25 per cent... Read More source https://www.realagriculture.com/2022/06/risk-of-theft-a-key-hold-back-of-expanding-fuel-storage-survey-suggests/

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Policy changes needed to help Canadian farms remain financially competitive

This editorial was first published on Breaking the Box blog by Kristjan Hebert.  I call myself a recovering accountant. I joke about it, but I do love numbers. Numbers don’t lie. As much as I have a soft spot for a family farm and building a legacy for my children, it always comes down to... Read More source https://www.realagriculture.com/2022/06/policy-changes-needed-to-help-canadian-farms-remain-financially-competitive/

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An important relationship that faces a thickening border and attitude

Relationships matter. This might sound like a cliché to some, but that does not make it any less true. Agriculture in Western Canada is dependent on trade. Maintaining our relationships with our partners in other countries is one of the most important things agriculture representatives do, and no relationship is more important than with our... Read More source https://www.realagriculture.com/2022/06/an-important-relationship-that-faces-a-thickening-border-and-attitude/

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The Agronomists, Ep 70: Peter Johnson and Kelly Turkington on fusarium head blight

When we think of a wet year, we think of disease. Throw in a cereal crop, and what’s the disease we think of? Fusarium head blight or FHB — also referred to as wheat scab. Here to educate us on FHB control timing on this episode of The Agronomists is Dr. Kelly Turkington, plant pathologist... Read More source https://www.realagriculture.com/2022/06/the-agronomists-ep-70-peter-johnson-and-kelly-turkington-on-fusarium-head-blight/

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RealAg Radio, June 6: On-farm efficiencies, cross-ways farming, and live weather reports

It’s Monday, and it’s time to talk agronomy here on RealAg Radio! You’ll hear: Peter “Wheat Pete” Johnson, RealAgriculture’s resident agronomist to shed light on everything he’s seeing in the east; Marvin Talsma, of Climate FieldView, with a product spotlight; Jeremy Boychyn, of Alberta Wheat and Barley Commissions, with an update from the west; and... Read More source https://www.realagriculture.com/2022/06/realag-radio-june-6-on-farm-efficiencies-cross-ways-farming-and-live-weather-reports/

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APAS asks federal government to implement a tax deferral program for Saskatchewan livestock producers

Many cattle producers in west central and southwest Saskatchewan are once again facing extreme drought conditions, and the Agricultural Producers Association of Saskatchewan (APAS) is calling on the federal government to introduce a tax-deferral option for those producers who have no choice but to liquidate a portion of their herd. Scott Owens, vice president of APAS,... Read More source https://www.realagriculture.com/2022/06/apas-asks-federal-government-to-implement-a-tax-deferral-program-for-saskatchewan-livestock-producers/

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Corn School: Late-emerging plants fuel gibberella ear rot

When it comes to corn, even emergence and uniform plant growth is a well-known recipe for a high-yielding crop. New research also shows that even emergence is a significant contributor in the fight against gibberella ear rot and deoxynivalenol (DON) accumulation and other mycotoxins associated with the disease. On this episode of RealAgriculture’s Corn School, University... Read More source https://www.realagriculture.com/2022/06/corn-school-late-emerging-plants-fuel-gibberella-ear-rot/

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Plan to expand and rename Farm Credit Canada dropped

A Liberal election promise to expand and rename Farm Credit Canada has been cancelled, according to the federal agriculture minister. The party’s platform in the fall of 2019 included a promise to “merge existing financial and advisory services currently scattered between several agencies into Farm Credit Canada, whose mandate will be expanded and enhanced.” The... Read More source https://www.realagriculture.com/2022/06/plan-to-expand-and-rename-farm-credit-canada-dropped/

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What Does the Future Look Like for Georgia Peaches?

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Brands you know, service you trust with AGI

AGI offers a range of your favourite and recognizable brands in Canada, like AGI Westfield, AGI Westeel, AGI Grain Guard, and AGI Batco. To complement their equipment, AGI also offers approved, year-round, on-farm service, to get you ready for planting or harvest. To help our Western Canadian producers, AGI Service is available in Manitoba, Saskatchewan,... Read More source https://www.realagriculture.com/2022/06/brands-you-know-service-you-trust-with-agi/

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Opinion: It’s Time to Include Fungi in Conservation Goals

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Is food really more expensive? On wages, ingredient pricing, government programs, and the rising cost of everything

It isn’t uncommon to read about issues happening around the world that create hardship for some but leaving others unaffected, however, food inflation is not one of them. The rising cost of food is an issue being felt throughout North America and across the globe. Although it can be easy to focus on rising total... Read More source https://www.realagriculture.com/2022/06/is-food-really-more-expensive-on-wages-ingredient-pricing-government-programs-and-the-rising-cost-of-everything/