The Growing Point

Our goal with this newsletter is simple; to provide Alberta farmers and agronomists with timely, relevant and valuable agronomic knowledge sourced from science-based research and projects funded by Alberta Grains. You will also find a few opinion articles addressing management perspectives and other agronomic pointers to help you make informed agronomic decisions.

This monthly newsletter will include written articles, audio interviews and videos. Additionally, impromptu information may be released to address timely agronomic problems in Alberta. We hope the agronomic information from these newsletters brings value to your farm. 

To learn more about The Growing Point and our agronomy program e-mail our Agronomy and Extension Specialist

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April 2025

After a few snow-sunny cycles in the past few weeks, we are getting close to seeding season! In this issue of The Growing Point Newsletter, we will look at the topics top of mind at the moment, whether it’s phosphorus starter fertilizer, seeding, or getting the Bluebook ready for the growing season.  

See you soon in the field! 

Articles

Cutworm alert!

Now is the time to scout for cutworms! Reports of cutworm damage in winter wheat and forage crops are coming in from Southeastern Alberta. We also have a report of damage from tiger moth larvae in an …

Choosing seed treatments

Seed treatments, though not the silver bullet, are great tools to manage early-season pests and help with plant establishment. Need a refresh on how seed treatments work & how to integrate them wi…

How to interpret your seed testing results

Tested your seeds this spring? Making final adjustments on your seeding plans based on the seed testing results? This article walks you, step-by-step, through interpreting seed test results and making…

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