Written by Geoff Geddes For soybean farmers, a stress-free harvest is rarer than a snow-free winter. By covering all your bases, though, you can fret less and yield more at… Read more

Written by Cheryl Manness One of the most important decisions in growing corn is hybrid selection, suggests the Manitoba Corn Growers Association. Selecting a hybrid that will perform under the… Read more

Written by Geoff Geddes Like taxes and telemarketers, soybean pests and weeds are unwelcome, yet hard to avoid. As with any battle, gaining the upper hand on these crop intruders… Read more

By John Dietz Depending on where you farm, soybeans have gone from risky to a major crop. One indicator is insurability. Back in 2004, Manitoba was the only province offering… Read more

By Geoff Geddes When you know what to look for, it’s that much easier to find it. So, when you’re walking the fields this June, it’s wise to keep some… Read more

By Ron Friesen The cost of seed treatment for soybeans adds up quickly, depending on what you buy. Stand-alone fungicide seed treatment costs $6 to $7 an acre. Fungicide and… Read more

Thinking of planting corn for the first time this year? By John Dietz It’s spring. The crows are back, searching for feed. Last year’s corn stubble will be high on… Read more