Aeration can sometimes add moisture to grain, not remove it as planned. On-off fan strategies can limit this rewetting, but they do have drawbacks. Constant airflow can be safer and easier – even if the air isn’t drying 100 per cent of the time.
The conversation about sustainable farm production practices will continue to gain steam in Canada and around the world as people put more focus on how humans are treating the planet. While the objectives may seem unclear at times, the topic cannot be avoided. Our four panelists talk about sustainability, what it means to them, and what they do on their farms to be sustainable.
After a year of lower-than-average yields – including extremely disappointing yields in some areas – everyone wants an increase in 2022. More than that, they want to increase profitability, especially under weather stress. This article will talk about fertilizer practices that can increase profits, reduce risk and potentially increase yields.
This is the second article in a four-part yield series for the Canola Digest 2021-22 season.
The Canola Council of Canada encourages growers to choose the best seed traits for each field. This could be easier if canola took inspiration from corn. Corn seed companies offer a long list of traits for each cultivar, giving farmers the information needed to choose cultivars that suit growing conditions and farm goals for each field.
We ask our six new panelists what tools, apps or expertise they use to make somewhat better decisions based on long-term and short-term weather predictions.