The 2019/20 crop year was heartbreaking. Early snow has stranded crops in the field, creating stress and uncertainty to farmers. In the follow-up to “Reaching out,” the first episode of the GrainsWest Podcast, we present “Coping with the Harvest from Hell.”
The Beef Cattle Research Council examines the best practices for evaluating harvesting forages based upon nutritional quality, forage yield and climatic conditions.
In this 2018 recap, Alberta Ag Minister Oneil Carlier talks about the rough harvest, the new USMCA deal, CN and CP’s ability to get grain to market and whether the province buying new rail cars to transport oil will interfere with that. He also talks about the results of his trade mission to India and the local food councils.
Agronomy Specialist Angela Brackenreed with the Canola Council of Canada on the importance of farmers monitoring canola in the bin to keep it from heating and affecting its quality.
As farmers rush to get the harvest done there are a few things to remember to mitigate the spread of crop diseases.
Too often we 'tough it out' rather than reach out. At some point, we all need help. Asking for help can be hard, but it is not a burden nor a sign of weakness. It's a sign of courage, strength & being human. Together, we can do so much more than we can alone. #ItStartsWithMe pic.twitter.com/t2dyCKu1i6
