December 1, 2020
Soybean quality is highly dependent on how well they were aerated and dried. These factors are critical to safeguarding the processing and germination potential of domestically grown soybeans. Soybeans can be dried either at a low temperature or with ambient air. Let's take a look at both options! Low-temperature drying When soybeans are damp (> […]
December 1, 2020
We want to make a difference in the lives of family farmers across Canada. Here at Prograin, our goal is to provide the best possible soybean genes, carefully researched to be ideal for your specific region and climate. We’ve done extensive research on growing climates in Eastern Canada and have extended our research into the […]
November 6, 2020
As you know, soybeans are held to high standards to access certain niche markets. As soybeans are particularly fragile, there are certain basic ways of handling them to ensure they maintain their full potential, regardless of their final destination. Here are our 8 rules to follow: If available, use a conveyor belt to move the […]
September 24, 2020
The fields are quickly turning yellow, meaning soybean harvest and grading time has arrived. The following summary will help you better understand the soybean grading process. Step 1 – Sampling and separation Once the harvested soybeans are loaded for transport, the carrier must first stop in the receiving area at Prograin’s storage facility (or any other […]
August 27, 2020
The soybean harvest is only a few weeks away! Depending on the oncoming temperature, soybeans plants will lose their greenish tinge and turn yellow, meaning that they are mature. Let’s hope for more warm weather! Until then, it is time to inspect and prepare the silos for storage. We are sharing with you how to […]
July 22, 2020
It’s mid-season and maybe you’ve noticed some yellowing leaves in your soybean fields. Do you know what’s going on? It could be happening for a number of reasons, like a soybean cyst nematode infestation, but it’s usually caused by different nutrient deficiencies. First, remember that when soybean plants reach the beginning seed formation stage, they […]
July 22, 2020
In mid-July, there’s generally an increase in the insect population and it’s time to deal with the pests that ravage your plants’ leaves. With the dry conditions we’ve been experiencing since the beginning of the season, soybean plants that have been suffering through the heat are more susceptible to disease and insects. Plus, insect infestation […]
July 9, 2020
As flowering begins in soybean fields, it’s time to apply a fungicide proactively to protect the quality of your soybean plants and potential yield. In Québec and Ontario, Sclerotinia (or white mould) is the most common disease among soybean plants, and it also causes the most economic damage. Whether it comes from your machinery, poorly […]
June 29, 2020
There are a number of advantages to direct seeding (or no-till farming), including reduced costs, significant time saved in the spring and fall, medium-term improvement to the structure and biological activity of the soil, etc. This technique is becoming increasingly popular with soybean growers. That said, it is still unadvisable to adopt new production practices […]
June 18, 2020
New soybean production technologies boast residual weed control properties to help you manage weeds. With Roundup Ready® 2 Xtend’s cropping system, you can now use a residual herbicide containing the active ingredient Dicamba. With a 10- to 14-day soil residual activity (depending on the quantity applied), this herbicide has an earlier application window, allowing to reduce weed emergence and keep the field clean even longer. Such early weed control results in a significantly increased yield potential. This strategy can also be used with Xtend soybeans.
