This article provides an international perspective on the need to protect and improve the world’s soils. Rattan Lal, a world-leading soil scientist, describes how to protect soil health, and explains why private companies are an important ally in sustainability initiatives.
Canadians’ view of the food system has been up and down over the past two years of the pandemic, but results are still better than 2018 and 2019. Research from the Canadian Centre for Food Integrity shows that Canada’s food system has room to improve when it comes to building trust.
Enhanced efficiency means reduced losses. Fertilizer additives to increase efficiency are most effective in high-risk scenarios – which include high moisture soils, fall application and surface application. Low soil moisture usually means minimal risk of nitrogen loss, but an EEF might help in one scenario.
Mark your calendars for the remaining four webinars in the agronomy series. Dates are January 13, February 24, March 24 and April 13. CCAs can receive credits for attending. We share a few tips from the December 13 webinar on targeting seed traits to maximize hybrid potential.
Farmers have many technology options that could increase yields. This article focuses on three under-utilized precision tools – tools that have been around for a few years and are not as popular as they should be.
This is the third article in a four-part yield series for the Canola Digest 2021-22 season.