Harvest

As profit margins shrink, it’s never been more important for growers to have a good handle on what’s happening in their fields. Data generated...

The provincial average yields for potatoes on dryland and irrigated fields are estimated at 13.9 and 17.8 tons per acre, respectively. Region One: Southern (Strathmore,...

Again, the rains in the week (Tuesday, Oct. 1 to Monday, Oct. 7) were extensive in distribution in the province, but slightly less than...

Sunny, balmy weather this week allowed growers to make lots of progress with the harvest.  Many growers have finished digging. According to Mark VanOostrum, 80...

Storage management strategies for growers for high moisture conditions. Frequent and excessive rain received during the growing season is potentially conducive, especially in low spots...

Tips for making the best of a difficult situation. When a pre-harvest hard frost hits — a temperature of -2.22 C or below — growers...