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More Than Ever, Public and Private Researchers are Working Together

Jan 16, 2024 | germination.ca | Ashley Robinson

Private and public researchers are working together to leverage their expertise to push forward agricultural research. It may seem that public and private researchers have different goals when it comes to agricultural research. However, their different strategies can work in tandem to drive agricultural research forward. Public research may focus more on high-risk and applied research with federal or outside funding, while private sector researchers focus more on research application.
Plant Growing Myths: True or False

Jan 16, 2024 | germination.ca | Rebecca Carmeli-Peslak

Have you ever wondered if talking to plants makes them grow better? Maybe you were curious if you could hear plants growing? Learn the answers to that and more on this week’s myth busting episode of Seed Speaks. Join us to myth bust common myths that surround plant growing with a group of experts in the field. On Wednesday, Jan.
Alberta Conducts its First Hemp Variety Trials

Jan 11, 2024 | germination.ca | Lisa Kopochinski

Results from the hemp variety trials are meant to help expand the hemp fibre industry across Canada. Hemp has been grown in Alberta since the 1990s when the crop was first legalized for production. In that time, the acreage has increased but the crop has been held back due to lack of research into fibre processing. Growing hemp for fibre has had limited opportunities in Canada for many years.
Changing the Wheat Game: What Sets LCRC's Elite Team Apart

Jan 10, 2024 | germination.ca | Andy Chen

The wheat of the future will deliver new technologies like herbicide tolerance, solid stem and powerful disease resistance. Our team is only beginning to show what’s possible. Being as well-established a crop as it is, it might be hard to believe that truly exciting things are just beginning to happen in wheat. After joining the team at Limagrain Cereals Research Canada (LCRC) just a couple of months ago, I can tell you that this is indeed the case.
Ready to Head Back to School? Join us in February for Seed School!

Jan 4, 2024 | germination.ca | Lorne Hadley

Have you ever found yourself thinking of the journey new seed varieties take from the research lab to the farmer’s field? The intricate process involved, the key players and the systems that support genetic innovation and adoption can be overwhelming for those outside the immediate seed sector or those just getting into it.
Ag at a Climate Crossroads: COP28 and the Biostimulant Solution

Nov 30, 2023 | germination.ca | James Maude

The 2023 United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP28), a pivotal gathering dedicated to addressing climate change, is now in progress in Dubai, and gives the world an opportunity to assess the profound implications of climate change on crop production. One message is clear at this important gathering of policymakers: the world needs critical players in both the public and private sector to help address the multifaceted challenges posed by climate change.
How Can we Harness Weather Forecasts to Grow Crops?

Nov 23, 2023 | germination.ca | Ashley Robinson

Growing a crop isn’t easy. There’s a lot of variables involved, a major one being weather. And while you can’t control weather, you can use weather forecasts to help you make informed decisions regarding your crop. This could include application of insecticide, herbicide or fungicide treatments, scheduled irrigation or swathing your crop. On the Nov. 29 episode of Seed Speaks, we’re taking a closer look at how you can use weather forecasts to grow the best possible crop.
Looks vs. Function: Creating the Perfect Football Field

Nov 16, 2023 | germination.ca | Matt Duncan

In the world of sports, few things are as scrutinized as the condition of the playing field, especially when it comes to football. Football fields, unlike many other sports surfaces, face unique challenges due to the nature of the game. As a professional in the sports turf industry for the past 28 years, I’ve had the privilege of working with various stadiums, teams, and groundskeepers.
Do More Ag Puts the Spotlight on Men’s Mental Health

Nov 13, 2023 | germination.ca | Ashley Robinson

The Do More Agriculture Foundation is hosting BroTalk, a fireside chat where men in agriculture will open up about their mental health experiences and what has helped them support themselves and others, on Thursday, Nov. 16 at 12 p.m. CST. “November is really focused around men’s health and men’s mental health. Qe wanted to host BroTalk to really encourage men having open honest conversations with each other.
Is Short-Statured Corn the Future?

Nov 6, 2023 | germination.ca | Lisa Kopochinski

In our changing climate, feeding a growing world population will require many solutions, one of which may include short-statured corn. Bryan Leake is director of external communications for Bayer Crop Science, North America. He believes short-statured corn varieties can stand up better against increasingly frequent significant weather events and may help growers mitigate crop loss, while enabling them to be more prescriptive in their use of inputs.