March 2014 With the cold conditions we have experienced this winter, winter survivability of the wheat crop is being questioned. Not only has the temperature been below normal but… read more →
In the last article Veritas gave information on bees and the effect of neonicotinoids. We also touched on the types of seed treatments that contain these chemicals. These seed treatments… read more →
January, 2014 There are not many people who have not heard of the neonicotinoid bee safety debate. Neonicotinoids (neonics) are a family of insecticides used mainly in treating seed. … read more →
Written by Jim Patrico, Progressive Farmer Senior Editor This question might not keep you awake at night. But it is worth pondering: Who has access to your farm’s production data?… read more →
Now that the crop is off the field and in the bins, I have heard a lot of different opinions on proper storage of grain through the winter. What is… read more →
As most grain producers realize, we are heading into an environment of lower commodity prices, tighter profits; and this can lead to tighter wallets. One might ask, should the lower… read more →
This year, unlike many before it, reports of Northern Corn Leaf Blight (Exserohilum Turcicum) throughout Southern Ontario were at higher levels of infestation. There have been many speculations as to… read more →
After looking at numerous fields this fall and getting numerous questions about it, it is obvious Canada fleabane is back and has the potential to be a serious problem. With… read more →
Well it is that time of year again. The season is starting and if you are like me, you are going through the numbers, reading the magazines, reviewing past performance… read more →
The first pass of a wheel causes 70- 90% of the total soil compaction. A good way to reduce or perhaps even avoid sub-soil compaction during harvest is preventing random… read more →