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Seed germination hurt with pre-harvest and desiccation applications
If a grower used glyphosate preharvest or a Reglone desiccation in 2009 and the thought is to hold back bin-run (brown bag) seed for 2010, think again, or at the very least, have a germination and vigour test conducted.

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The multiple personalities of barnyard grass
Barnyard grass is a major grass weed in eastern areas of the Prairies, and weed surveys indicate it is on the rise and spreading throughout the region. Weed scientists say there is much to learn about the weed, including proper identification because there is more than one species of barnyard grass, a native and introduced species.

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Caution advised for dry bean growers
Be conservative and resist the temptation to spray first and ask questions later. That is what plant pathologists are telling growers in Western Canada.

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World fertilizer nutrient reserves: a view to the future
The stewardship responsibilities of agriculture include the wise use of the raw materials from which commercial fertilizers are produced. Development and implementation of fertilizer best management practices (BMPs) with focus on the “Four Rs,” right source, right rate, right time, right place, are timely not only for short-term economic and environmental reasons, but also for the wise stewardship of the non-renewable nutrient resources upon which food, feed, fiber and fuel production depend.

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2010 Pick-up Farm Truck Review
The year 2009 is one that the automotive world would like to forget: pick-up truck sales across North America fell by around 300,000 units. But despite this trend, purchases, particularly for industries such as farming, continue and topped 1.6 million trucks in the year. The year 2009 also saw a new Ford F-150 and a Dodge Ram, while the new GMs were just a year old at the time.

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Urban food strategy unveiled

Feb. 17, 2010 -What starts out as a nice idea on a small scale is sure to be shown as inefficient when expanded. Local farms in Toronto are producing quality produce and have the support of the Board of Health, but as a geography professor points out, the model is not feasible on a larger scale, nor will it get food into the hands of those who can least afford it.
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Introduction TCMW Jan/Feb 2010
In spite of all that life, markets and society can throw at producers, optimism on the farm is still something of a redundancy. Farm producers are pragmatic at heart, yet they are perennial optimists.

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Prince Edward Island invests in renewable energy on the farm

Jan. 30, 2010 -The Governments of Canada and Prince Edward Island announce a partnering to invest $9.9 million to support to projects to help farmers reduce their energy costs, generate new income through renewable fuels and improve environmental sustainability.   READ MORE 

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Introduction TCME February 2010
In spite of all that life, markets and society can throw at producers, optimism on the farm is still something of a redundancy. Farm producers are pragmatic at heart,

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Using climate patterns to predict corn yields
The power of computer modelling is becoming increasingly important in farming. It is proving helpful in predicting things like the spread of pests, diseases, pesticide resistance, even the effects of climate change.

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