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Soybeans : Wide vs Narrow – The Debate Over the Ideal Row Spacing

March 28, 2024
Out in the soybean fields, farmers and agronomists are debating a crucial question: what is the ideal spacing to maximize yields and optimize plant growth? Between the narrow row option, which boasts improved density, and wide rows which promote better airflow, the debate over row spacing in the soybean field offers plenty of food for […]

Thaw Period - Target Dates

February 29, 2024
The Ministry of Transportation reminds users of heavy vehicles and shippers that the authorized load limits are reduced during the thaw period on all public roads. This is done every year to account for the road network's lower bearing capacity during this period. For the thaw period of 2024, the target start and end dates […]

Winning Solutions for Weed Control in Soybean Crops

February 21, 2024
Weeds are able to return year after year because of their life cycle and their methods of reproduction. This is why, to protect your soybean crop, it is important to have a good action strategy for every season!  Don’t know how to get started? Read on for our team’s top weed control tips! Start early! […]

Employee Profile : Samuel Bussières – Team Leader and Versatile Replacement

February 7, 2024
Wondering who are the people working behind the scenes at Prograin? In this article, we’ll introduce you to Samuel Bussières, one of our valued employees.  Hi Samuel. What do you do at Prograin and how long have you been working here? I am a Team Leader and all-rounder replacement. I have been with the company […]

Calculate Your Cost of Production to Improve Your Profitability

October 25, 2023
Knowing your Cost of Production (COP) makes it easier to understand and manage your business and can help with decision-making. According to a survey of Canadian producers, only 65% of farms are likely to analyze their profitability; yet there is a noticeable trend towards indebtedness, higher interest rates, and overspending. The benefits of calculating your […]

How We Select Our Varieties

October 10, 2023
New Prograin varieties are developed by Sylvain Legay (selector) and his team at our research farm. The process of selection involves identifying the best plants among the many that are grown, according to the traits that are most sought after by our customers! It all starts with a cross… The cross is a mix of […]

Pre-Harvest Combine Adjustments

September 21, 2023
Part 1 A combine-harvester that is optimally adjusted will improve its efficiency, reduce field losses and maximize the chances of obtaining a good quality harvest. In this first in a series of two blog posts, we offer our best tips for a successful harvest in 2022! Key adjustments Header Make sure the knives (blades) of […]

Tips on Identifying Threshing/Harvesting Losses

September 19, 2023
Part 2 It is not uncommon for the combine harvester to leave grain behind. The loss percentage still needs to be measured to determine whether or not the machinery needs adjustments. In this second in a two-part series of blog posts, you will learn how to calculate the loss percentage and understand the source of […]

Employee Profile : Josée Chouinard – Administrative Assistant

July 27, 2023
Wondering who are the people working behind the scenes at Prograin? In this article, we’ll introduce you to Josée Chouinard, one of our valued employees.  Hi Josée. What do you do at Prograin and how long have you been working here? I have been an administrative assistant at Prograin since 2020. I like to add […]

Fungal Diseases and Their Treatment

July 20, 2023
Common soybean diseases Sclerotinia stem rot (or white mould) is one of the most significant diseases causing significant economic losses in Québec and Ontario’s soybean fields. Sclerotinia stem rot can reduce yields by as much as 20%. White mould is caused by a fungus known as Sclerotinia sclerotiorum, which develops in cool, moist conditions. When […]