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2024 Growing Season in Review: Challenges, Strategies, and Resources

The 2024 growing season has been everything but uneventful. Unlike 2023, we saw more rain events in the spring of 2024, they were welcomed to replenish soil moisture. However, the in-season precipitation was generally sc…

Upcoming Fall 2024 events

Join us this fall for multiple events including our regional meetings that are taking place across the province throughout late October to mid November, along with the prestigious Prairie Cereals Summit held at the Banff…

Rooting for Success: Fall Soil Sampling & Fertilizer Tips

Soil sampling is an essential step in developing an effective soil fertility plan. With fall soil temperatures dipping below 10 °C, now is the perfect time to gather samples. Learn how collecting soil samples by landsca…

Fall Into Control: Mastering Fall Weed Management

Fall is a great time to re-evaluate weed issues and implement fall management practices to give next year’s crop a good start.  

To bale or not to bale? Straw management that benefits the upcoming year

Whether keeping or removing straw, residue management should be done as early as possible in the fall. Straw management is a critical step in creating good seeding conditions for the following year’s crop.  

Why testing your grain brings many benefits

Whether selling the grain to the elevator or using them as seed next year, testing grain is a low-cost practice that brings huge benefits. This article will look at sampling tips, testing labs, information gained through…