Insights and Stories of Lisa Guenther

‘Time is ticking’ on drought response for beef cattle sector

Jul. 20, 2021 at 6:55 pm CDT

As Canada’s beef farmers and ranchers face drought, industry leaders are trying to find ways to secure feed and help those forced to sell rebuild their herds. B.C. ranchers are dealing with high temperatures that have “parched the grass that was there,” Kevin Boone, general manager of B.C. Cattlemen’s Association, […]

Universities can adapt to COVID-19, UCVM dean says

Apr. 7, 2020 at 11:32 am CDT

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COVID-19 shifts bull buyers online

Mar. 23, 2020 at 2:23 pm CDT

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Seeking out the services you need

Nov. 23, 2018 at 1:45 pm CST

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Moving grain south of the border

Aug. 31, 2018 at 3:20 pm CDT

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Consider canola crop’s potential yield before spraying

Jun. 20, 2018 at 6:46 pm CDT

As July approaches and crop canopies close, sclerotinia will be on the minds of many canola growers. But will it pay to spray? Fungicide applications are more likely to be profitable when the canola hits 30-40 bushels per acre, said Colleen Redlick, senior technical development specialist at BASF. Justine Cornelsen, […]

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Finding a use for wheat with fusarium

Jun. 1, 2018 at 2:22 pm CDT

Got fusarium? Chances are North West Terminal in Unity, Sask., can use that wheat. Next door to the terminal is a  bioproducts plant, which is run by North West Terminal’s sister company, North West Bio-Energy. Since 2009, North West Bio-Energy has been producing ethanol. Today it also produces industrial-grade alcohol. […]

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Confusion surrounds India’s latest pea import curb

Apr. 27, 2018 at 5:19 pm CDT

The fine detail in the announcement of a new cap on pea imports into India has led to new uncertainty over whether the cap applies to yellow peas, or all peas. India’s commerce and industry ministry announced Wednesday that pea imports between April 1 and June 30 this year are […]

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Diagnosing herbicide injury

Jun. 2, 2017 at 9:40 am CDT

When it comes to diagnosing potential herbicide injury, record keeping is vital, say Canola Council of Canada agronomists. “With soil residual herbicides, herbicide history is really important,” says Ian Epp, agronomy specialist with the Council for northwestern Saskatchewan. Because soil residual herbicides are often applied the previous year, good record […]

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Watch for these four canola diseases

Apr. 28, 2017 at 9:53 am CDT

Is that canola crop afflicted by blackleg, root rot, both, or something else entirely? It’s a messy question farmers and agronomists encounter every year. Presenters tried to untangle those problems at CanoLAB in Vermilion this winter. Here are four diseases to watch for in canola fields this summer, and tips […]

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