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Capturing nitrogen from thin air
Has a U.K. scientist found the nitrogen-fixing bacteria we’ve been waiting for? If he has, it could be great news for nitrogen-hungry crops

Five actions to take against clubroot in 2019

What’s the best seeding rate for canola?
The optimal rate balances seed cost, in-season management costs and yield potential. Here's how farmers can set the ideal seeding rate for each field
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Protect the mighty Microgastrinae
More and more, we’re learning that farmers can save a lot of money in both the short and long term by taking advantage of opportunities to help the insect world police itself
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Canola growth stalled under a shroud of smoke
Alberta canola farmers dealing with another late harvest in 2018 estimate that smoky skies in August delayed their crop by at least 10 days. Is that possible?
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If you have low soil pH, should you lime?
It can take tonnes of lime per acre to move soil pH from 5 to 7, but improved fertilizer availability for all crops, better nodulation for pulse crops and alfalfa, and reduced risk from clubroot in canola can make the investment worthwhile
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Pulses. More than a break crop in your canola rotation
Tours and events this summer will help you check which pulse crops can diversify your farm’s rotation
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New Saskatchewan study compares soybeans to peas, lentils
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Giving crop roots a boost
Researchers can now identify the microscopic organisms on which roots depend, and are discovering ways to make their relationships even more effective
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Species-specific crop protection
RNA interference provides a new method of pest control, using tools so precise they hit only the target insect or disease
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