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Disease discussion: Quick tips for cereal and flax growers
If you're growing cereals or flax this season, there are a few key diseases to watch, including Fusarium head blight, bacterial leaf streak, pasmo - among others.In this episode of Inputs, tune in to…
Weeds to watch in 2026: Invasive pigweeds and more
It's worth being on guard for invasive pigweeds like Palmer amaranth and waterhemp this coming season. So far, these weeds haven't been discovered in Saskatchewan or Alberta, but they've been slowly…
What's the impact: Discussing agriculture research centre closures
Earlier this year, in January 2026, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC) announced their decision to eliminate over 600 positions and close three research and development centres in Guelph, Ont.,…
After the rush: A check-in for mental wellness
Another busy season and harvest are under your belt, with the next growing season soon to be in sight. During the slower times between growing seasons, planning and maintenance may be top of mind –…
Mapping out a $12 billion shift to diversify Canadian agri-food trade
FCC released a report on September 22 of this year entitled The $12-billion trade shift: Canada’s opportunity to diversify food exports beyond the U.S, outlining a path to reduce Canadian food and…
Capping off the season with post-harvest fieldwork
The crop’s finally off the field, wrapping up another growing season. Instead of turning the page to next season, what else should happen in the field before winter hits?In this episode, Jake Munroe,…
Reducing uncertainty: Producing on-farm green ammonia
In addition to climate challenges, growers are facing instability around input costs and supply chain issues. Rethinking access to fertilizer could help take away some of that uncertainty and bring…
Confident in camelina’s potential
Camelina is an oilseed crop that originated in southeastern Europe and southwestern Asia in similar climates to the prairie provinces in Western Canada. It’s well-adapted to the southern regions of…
Back to basics: Cover crops in Ontario
The terms ‘cover crop’ and ‘service crop’ are interchangeable. Regardless of the term you use, these crops do more than just cover the soil after the main crops come off the field. In this episode of…
Farm transition: Beyond the numbers
When it comes to farm transition, don’t underestimate the soft skills. The farm’s legacy and each farm members’ personality influences business governance - and it’s important to explore both for…
Double trouble: Soybean cyst nematode and sudden death syndrome
Soybean cyst nematode (SCN) and sudden death syndrome (SDS) are a duo to be reckoned with. Continuing to spread across Ontario and wreak havoc on soybean yields, this double threat causes millions of…
Tale of two weeds: Kochia and wild oat
Kochia and wild oat are two weeds that are top of mind for growers across the Prairies. While kochia is a relatively newer concern, it’s a highly adaptable weed that’s moving further and further…
Assessing Aphanomyces root rot
No one’s a fan of Aphanomyces root rot - and for good reason. In a wet year, this disease can cause significant damage in field pea and lentil crops across the Prairies. In this episode of Inputs,…
Making the most of nitrogen
Nitrogen use efficiency is an index of how well a plant is putting its nitrogen to use for higher yields. Knowing how to improve management practices surrounding nitrogen is a win for your crop and…
Expert insights on soybean weed management
Soybean weed management in soybean is field-specific, and programs must be adjusted based on what's happening in each individual field. But, decades of research and trials across Ontario have shown…
A look at lupins in Canada
With a high protein content, lupins offer an alternative to soybeans and have grown in popularity in Europe. Researchers continue to investigate their potential across the Canadian Prairies.In this…
The future of AI on the farm
This marks the 100th episode of Inputs. To celebrate this milestone, we invited a special guest to join us and share his insight on a topic that’s on everyone’s mind lately: AI in agriculture. As in…
Suppressing Fusarium rot with cover crops?
Much has been made of cover crops and their benefits over the past several years, and for good reason. While no cover crop is a quick fix or solution to all a field's problems, when treated like…
Strong start for Ontario's 2024 cereal crops
Winter cereals see all four seasons in Ontario, which means a wide variety of environmental conditions can affect their growth and yield. What can growers expect after a cooler fall for planting in…
Maintaining healthy growing conditions during drought
In March, during the first installment of our two-part series on managing drought, we chatted about what growers need to be doing right now to ensure their soil and crops have the best opportunity to…
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