AgGronomyTV: What bugs to watch for in 2024
At St. Jean Farm Days last January, Manitoba Agriculture entomologist John Gavloski offered a presentation on some of the pest insects that did the most crop damage in 2023. As growers pick up the pace for this growing season, find out which pest insects he’s keeping a close eye on this year.
AGCanadaTV: In case you missed it: Your national ag news recap for May 10, 2024
The stripper header advantage during times of drought
With another year of Prairie drought potentially looming on the horizon, and weather conditions becoming increasingly more unreliable, growers are likely looking for new strategies that can help keep precious moisture on their fields. But what about an old idea with a new twist? Enter the stripper header, a design that’s been around for decades […] Read more
AGCanadaTV: In case you missed it: Your national ag news recap for May 3, 2024
AgGronomyTV: Making fertilizer applications more efficient
When John Heard was with Manitoba Agriculture (John has since retired), he was well-known for sharing his research at Crop Diagnostic School. In this video from July 2022, Heard talks about how growers can more efficiently use the fertilizer they put in the ground to benefit both their bottom line, and help achieve governmental emissions goals.
AGCanadaTV: In case you missed it: Your national ag news recap for April 26, 2024
AGCanadaTV: In case you missed it: Your national ag news recap for April 19, 2024
AgGronomyTV: Avoiding seed toxicity in canola
Fertilizer is essential to ensure a healthy canola stand, but there are situations that can cause seed toxicity – especially in drier-than-normal seeding conditions. Here, Amy Delaquis with Manitoba Canola Growers talks about what producers need to be aware of – such as fertilizer placement and soil moisture conditions – so that their yields won’t suffer come harvest-time. (Recorded at Manitoba Ag Days 2024)
