Insights and Stories of Don Norman

Feb. 12, 2025 at 8:48 pm CST

Glacier FarmMedia – Herbicide development has slowed in recent years, but innovative research methods could soon drive significant progress in the field. For decades, the pace of discovery of new modes of action — that is, how a herbicide interferes with the plant’s normal functions — was robust. From the […]

By Don Norman

Jan. 24, 2025 at 8:37 am CST

Soil carbon is an imporant thing to track, both emissions and sequestration. Bryan Prystupa, of Farm Credit Canada, spoke about a new tool that aims to give farmers insight into carbon on their farms.

By Don Norman

Jan. 23, 2025 at 3:04 pm CST

Justine Cornelson of BrettYoung Seeds says verticillium is one reason Manitoba saw disappointing canola yields last year. The disease needs to be the subject of more research, since little has been done to date.

By Don Norman

Jan. 22, 2025 at 1:30 am CST

A panel discussion at Manitoba Ag Days 2025 delved into what makes a canola variety the right fit for your farm.

By Don Norman

Jan. 21, 2025 at 4:34 pm CST

Aster yellows might be rare, but it can be expensive. The last big outbreak cost Prairie canola growers $400 million in yield losses, Trevor Wist of AAFC told Manitoba Ag Days 2025.

By Don Norman