Thinking of Growing Soybeans? Make a Multi-Year Commitment

Written by Kayla Graham Interest and curiosity about soybeans is on a steady incline across the Prairies. Farmers are looking for options to diversify their rotations and risk portfolios, and more and more are considering soybeans as a good fit. NorthStar Genetics has a complete lineup of soybean varieties, including early maturing genetics for the… Read more

What’s in Your Soil? A Look at the ideal Soil Conditions for Soybeans, and How You Can Get Your Fields There

By Andrea Hilderman Growing soybeans is a breeze – if you have the right varieties matched with growing season, the best management and, of course, the perfect soil. Right? Easy. While some can argue that they might indeed have the right variety and a management system worthy of awards, there are fewer who could attest… Read more

Why Worry? Harvest Tips to Lessen your Stress

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 this critical time. “Harvest can be stressful because soybeans are a warm weather crop that likes a good amount of moisture,” said Dale Risula, provincial… Read more

Corn Hybrids

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 growing conditions and management practices on a producer’s farm is step one in optimizing yield potential. There are several factors producers should consider when choosing… Read more

Rolling Out the “Unwelcome” Mat for Soybean Foes

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 starts with getting to know the enemy. Insects: Good guys or unwanted guests? While soybeans don’t have a lot of regular insect pests to contend… Read more

Insure your soybeans? Happy to do it, say provincial agencies

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 insurance for soybeans. That year, frost in the third week of August destroyed most of the fledgling acres. Luckily, things have improved since then. “We… Read more