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Farm Tech Show News - Day Two

January 29, 2010

Keep field traffic to a minimum

Keep field traffic to a minimum

A zero till cropping system in which the only vehicle or machinery traffic on a field is limited to tramlines can significantly improve overall soil health and crop yields, this Australian producer suggests.

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Biodiesel to fuel greater demand for oilseeds

Biodiesel to fuel greater demand for oilseeds

Canada’s canola producers can expect world demand for canola oil to grow, according to Thomas Mielke of Oilworld.

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Don't look for silver bullets in field spraying

Don't look for silver bullets in field spraying

Farmers must weigh several factors when seeking the right balance between consistency and efficiency in spraying. (Photo courtesy Agco)

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India's appetite for pulses expected to continue

India's appetite for pulses expected to continue

India remains Canada's biggest customer for pulse crops -- and its government's mandate is to import more pulses to feed its population each year.

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Finding the limit with lentils

Finding the limit with lentils

What's the limit of where you can successfully grow lentils in Alberta? That's one of the big questions Alberta Pulse Growers hope field trials this year will begin to answer.

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Untested soils tell no tales

Untested soils tell no tales

Think of soil testing as a fertility management tool to track a pattern of what's going on in your fields, this U.S. soil scientist suggests.

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