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Organic price quotes: Late May

May 31, 2021

Read more: Organic grain seeding going ahead as prices remain flat

Organic grain seeding going ahead as prices remain flat

May 31, 2021

By Adam Peleshaty Glacier FarmMedia staff A brief break from dry conditions across western Canada was a much-needed gift for organic grain growers, as the precipitation allowed them to seed more of their crops into the ground. “(Seeding is) mostly complete, (it) will be in the next seven to 10 days. After the latest rain […]

Organic price quotes: Late April

April 30, 2021

Read more: Canadian organic markets holding steady, eyes turn to new crop

Fungus fights mites that harm honey bees

June 4, 2021

New fungus strain could provide a chemical-free method to help honey bees Washington State University – A new fungus strain could provide a chemical-free method for eradicating mites that kill honey bees, according to a study published this month in Scientific Reports. A team led by Washington State University entomologists bred a strain of Metarhizium, […]

Organic pea-based ingredient processor gets federal backing

May 7, 2021

An Edmonton processor making a food-grade high-fibre sugar substitute from organic pea starch has picked up federal funding to speed its expansion in Alberta. Western Economic Diversification Canada (WD) last month announced a federal interest-free loan worth about $2.94 million for BioNeutra North America. The investment, WD said, will allow the company “to acquire equipment […]

Collaborative marketing can make customers part of something bigger

April 19, 2021

Teaming up with other growers can widen a customer base, create more convenience, and give new farmers a leg up By Geralyn Wichers Glacier FarmMedia staff Collaborating with other farmers to direct market food can show customers that they are part of a larger community, says one direct-market farmer. And, unlike organics or environment-friendly farming […]

Mixed farming could reduce agricultural emissions, increase productivity

June 14, 2021

PLOS Biology – Small-scale mixed-use agriculture that avoids synthetic fertilizers in favor of manure could eliminate agricultural greenhouse gas emissions if established across the United States’ 100 million hectares of lush high quality cropland, according to a study by Gidon Eshel, publishing 3rd June 2021 in the open-access journal PLOS Biology. The minor catch: beef […]

A look at organic farming

May 17, 2021

By Ieuan Evans Grainews contributor The word organic in farm practice is just about totally confusing. Does it mean pesticide-free, GMO-free, or chemically produced fertilizer-free. Just keep in mind there are no such things as synthetic fertilizers. All fertilizers are simply minerals that are essential for plant growth. These minerals are the macro fertilizers, such […]

Climate-smart ag strategies may cut nitrous oxide emissions from corn production

April 23, 2021

Penn State – For corn, using dairy manure and legume cover crops in crop rotations can reduce the need for inorganic nitrogen fertilizer and protect water quality, but these practices also can contribute to emissions of nitrous oxide — a potent greenhouse gas. That is the conclusion of Penn State researchers, who measured nitrous oxide […]