What we know about the strange “ban” on Lambda-cyhalothrin insecticide.

CAAR participated in the Canadian Roundtable for Sustainable Crops hosted by Canada Grains Council earlier this month.  

Keep it Clean has released its 2020 Pulse MRL Advisory with information on the crop protection products which could restrict marketing options for Canadian pulse crops. As the growing season kicks off across the country, retailers are encouraged to learn the products of concern listed below and communicate them to their customers.

BASF will be expanding its inoculant manufacturing facilities in Saskatoon, investing $10 million towards the expansion.

Producers in southern Alberta who grow cereals and winter wheat are being advised to watch out for wheat streak mosaic virus in their crops.

A 2014-2015 survey has indicated that the narrow-leaved hawk’s beard has spread outside its traditional hotspots in northwest Saskatchewan and along the Alberta border.

Farmers face the risk of major yield loss from corn diseases in any given season, but they will have a new defense in 2017 with the debut of DEKALB® Disease Shield™ corn products.

As Canadian growers begin to look for a defense against broadleaf and grassy weeds this growing season, Arysta LifeScience offers EVEREST 2.0® Herbicide, an advanced formulation that is safe on wheat and offers application flexibility and lasting flush control on the toughest of grass weeds.

Every year corn farmers face the risk of costly plant diseases that can significantly reduce their yields and profitability.