Heart help from peas, beans, lentils and chickpeas
Feb. 2, 2012, Winnipeg, MB - As Heart Month begins, new research shows that adding peas, beans,
chickpeas and lentils, known collectively as “pulses”, to a regular diet
can reduce cholesterol, a risk factor in cardiovascular disease.
Study shows corn response to crop rotation
Jan. 31, 2012, Des Moines, IA - Corn grown in rotation with soybeans requires less nitrogen fertilizer than continuous corn, while producing higher average yields per acre, according to a recent research study by Pioneer Hi-Bred, a DuPont business.
Biomarkers for crop stress
Potato research in Canada is a mixture of puzzle pieces with each project aimed at defining one puzzle unit.
Omega 9 demand is good news for Nexera growers
Jan. 30. 2012, Mississauga, ON - Increased demand for Omega 9 oil from the second-largest food manufacturer in the world is bringing heightened focus to Nexera - the only canola hybrid that produces the heart healthy oil.
CFIA approves liquid seed treatments
Jan. 27, 2012. Dorchester, ON- The Canadian Food Inspection Agency has approved a new, liquid formulation, nutrient seed treatment for use on wheat, oats, barley and corn entitled Awaken ST from Loveland Products and available from UAP Canada Inc.
BASF simplifies Clearfield lentil growth
Jan. 26, 2012. Winnipeg, MB - The process to grow Clearfield lentils just got simpler. BASF Canada is pleased to announce that growers can now sign a three-year Clearfield Commitment for lentils beginning in 2012.
BioNitrogen announces new fertilizer technology
 Jan. 26, 2012, Miami, FL - BioNitrogen Corp., by utilizing patent-pending technology, is able to convert biomass waste - from household garbage
to plant stalks and husks - into high-nitrogen content, urea
fertilizer.
New Overall fungicide with iprodine
Jan. 23, 2012, Winnipeg, MB - Makhteshim Agan of North America, Inc. announced the registration
of Overall 240 SC fungicide for control of Sclerotinia stem rot and
Alternaria black spot in canola.
Microrganisms can help crops grow
Jan. 16, 2012 - Dr. Chantal Hamel is passionate about organisms humans can’t see with the naked eye. Her goal is to improve crops by managing tiny microorganisms found in soil and the plants themselves.
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