June 23, 2025
The soybean’s vegetative stages begin with emergence and end when the plants have multiple trifoliate leaves. The final number of leaves depends mainly on the variety, but also on environmental conditions. In this blog article, we explore the vegetative stages of the soybean. We also discuss misconceptions and reality; and analyze the impacts of insects […]
January 19, 2022
There are many good reasons to use fall rye as your cover crop. Fall rye is affordable, easy to kill and helps improve soil structure. This winter-hardy crop also reduces water and wind erosion. But the value of using rye as a cover crop doesn’t stop there. Let’s dig into the impact and benefits of […]
January 19, 2022
Prograin: soybean expertise and production that’s recognized worldwide Prograin has been a respected leader in the Canadian soybean industry for more than 30 years. But in recent years, our influence has also expanded overseas to Europe and Asia. We spoke with Jérôme Duclau, our Sales Manager for Europe, to learn more about Prograin’s global role and […]
October 28, 2021
The climate in Canada is drastically different from province to province, and even within the provinces. For this reason, the same crops will perform differently across the country. What this means for Prograin is if we test a variety in the east, there’s no sure way to know exactly how it’ll grow in the west. […]
August 18, 2021
It’s a fact—demand for the highest quality soybean is rising steadily. Growing demand = a need for more product = a need for more growers Growing soybeans, especially for the first time, poses many challenges like learning when to seed, finding a variety that works on your land, and dealing with pests. Here at Prograin, […]
August 2, 2021
It’s not always easy to identify the primary cause of early crop maturity in soybeans, as it can be simultaneously induced by a range of environmental factors, including common diseases. However, a close examination of the plants can reveal the presence of rot around the roots and stems, which could indicate something unusual. To help […]
August 2, 2021
The two-spotted spider mite is a species of phytophagous mites that feeds on vegetation. Of all spider mites, this species causes the most damage to soybean crops, especially in hot, dry summers. In this article, you will learn more about the damaged caused by this pest. We will also explain how to scout for its […]
August 2, 2021
Pre-harvest herbicide use can contribute to a better harvest. It can also help soybeans achieve food grade when the fields have a certain weed density that could potentially stain the soybeans and in turn affect its grading for human consumption. The effectiveness of this solution is determined by: (1) the choice of the right herbicide […]
July 8, 2021
As we move into the height of the 2021 growing season, Prograin is reflecting on the importance of our relationships across Canada. Since our foundation in 1980, Prograin has expanded our roots throughout Eastern and Western Canada, but we haven’t forgotten where our roots began. We were founded by a family of farmers who value, above […]
April 29, 2021
In the last few years, soybean popularity has increased drastically worldwide, and Prograin has been at the forefront of quality food grade soybean production and exportation, taking the lead in the North American market for conventional and organic soybean production and export. While many people are aware that Canada imports and exports food, they often […]
