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- GSI’s GrainVue allows for remote grain bin monitoringby Scott Garvey on September 17, 2025 at 10:34 pm
GSI’s GrainVue bin monitoring system allows producers to monitor grain conditions inside the bin and automate any drying, cooling or aerating that is needed to keep grain in peak condition.
- The Good, Bad & Uglyby Bruce Burnett - Analysis on September 17, 2025 at 10:30 pm
The Good: The Bank of Canada and U.S. Federal reserve announced their interest rate policies today. Both central banks settled on a drop of 25 basis points (0.25 per cent). The Bank of Canada started the day off by announcing their 25 basis point cut which brought the rate down to 2.5 per cent. This Read more
- Program helps Alberta potato growers fight late blightby Greg Price on September 17, 2025 at 10:10 pm
Decade-long implementation of Insect Monitoring and Spore Trapping Program has netted positive results for Potato Growers of Alberta in its fight against late blight.
- Micronutrient applications compared in canolaby Janelle Rudolph on September 17, 2025 at 9:37 pm
In recent years, new products have been claiming to provide micronutrients and are being marketed to producers who want a boost.
- Crop estimates show mixed resultsby Greg Price on September 17, 2025 at 9:12 pm
Model-based estimates used by Statistics Canada showed the 2025/26 crop year has seen increases in canola, corn for grain, oats and lentils production while seeing dips in spring wheat, durum wheat, soybeans and barley in comparison to 2024/25.