A not-so-refreshing look at the drought conditions affecting most Canadian farming sectors.

Based on current models, many drought-afflicted areas will require fewer fertilizer inputs.

By Andrew Joseph, Editor

A primer on the pros and cons of alternative fuels.

The Manitoba winter nutrient application ban is in full effect until April 10, 2018. CAAR needs input from Manitoba agronomists as the association prepares to meet with an advisory group to discuss variances to the April 10 date. Email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. to join CAAR’s agronomist outreach list today!

How research may aid hail damage recovery.

Based on generally unfavourable weather and snow cover conditions in Manitoba, the restriction on winter application of nitrogen and phosphorus-containing nutrient sources in Manitoba remains in effect until midnight on Sunday, April 10, 2016, and will be lifted beginning on April 11.

Persistent dry conditions in India, the world’s top pulse producer and consumer, has driven up the demand for Canadian crops.

After a dry early season, persistently poor weather has hit Saskatoon and Alberta. According to The Western Producer, frustrated farmers are reporting approximately 40% of total Western acreage that has yet to be harvested, and a poor chance that their cereals will qualify for top grades.

Farms in Western Canada saw a drop in fungicide use this year, according to a survey by Stratus Ag Research.