June 21, 2023
Common ragweed (Ambrosia artemisiifolia L.) is very widespread in the soybean plantations of Québec and Ontario. As a result, it can reduce yields by up to 50%! So, today we explain how to manage its occurrence in your fields! The propagation of common ragweed can be attributed to various factors, such as its ability to […]
June 8, 2023
For most growers, this year’s seeding is done. Now it is time to assess the number of soybeans that have emerged in the fields.These early weeks are the perfect time for growers to accurately examine the density and health of their soybean stand. This exercise provides a short window to reseed if necessary. By the […]
December 20, 2022
Wondering who are the people working behind the scenes at Prograin? In this article, we’ll introduce you to Jérémie Bélanger, one of our valued employees. Hi Jérémie. What do you do at Prograin and how long have you been working here? I have been working for the company for 2 years now! I am a […]
November 22, 2022
The Fall 2022 weather conditions could mean that your soybeans were harvested at below the standard moisture content. If your soybean moisture is 11-12 %, conditioning may be needed to achieve the standard 13 % moisture at delivery time. Here are some important tips from our team to help deal with this situation: Aerate your […]
September 27, 2022
Wondering who are the people working behind the scenes at Prograin? In this article, we’ll introduce you to Pierre-Olivier Lussier, one of our valued employees. Hi Pierre-Olivier. What do you do at Prograin and how long have you been working here? I’ve been working at Prograin for 12 years. Initially, I was hired to do […]
July 20, 2022
The Bean Leaf Beetle is an increasingly common insect pest in the soybean fields of Québec and Eastern Ontario. Identification Adults are usually yellow, tan, or red in color, with black and yellow legs. The head is black and antennae are yellow with dark tips. The body is characterized by rectangular black markings and an […]
June 9, 2022
Wondering who are the people working behind the scenes at Prograin? In this article, we’ll introduce you to Aurélie Savard, one of our valued employees. Hi Aurélie.What do you do at Prograin and how long have you been working here? I currently work as the Export Logistic & Documentation Assistant have held this position since […]
April 29, 2022
Magnesium (Mg), like nitrogen (N), is essential to soybean growth because it is required to produce chlorophyll, which plants need for photosynthesis. That said, the physiological mechanisms involved in nodulation that depend on magnesium still remain largely unknown. Nonetheless, studies have highlighted both the consequences of magnesium deficiency and the benefits of receiving an optimal […]
April 29, 2022
As a soybean farmer, you can choose from different types of equipment to help you effectively weed your crops. These tools include rotary hoes, spiked harrows and heavy-duty cultivators. Let’s take a look at what they do and how to use them. Using a rotary hoe Rotary hoes are made for weeding an entire cultivated […]
March 18, 2022
Controlling weeds is a big part and an important part of soybean production, as they can cause significant yield losses. An effective integrated weed management (IWM) strategy includes field scouting, crop rotation, cover crops and weed control. When is the best time to remove weeds for optimal soybean yields? As with many things, timing is […]
