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Thaw period - Targets dates

The Ministère 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 2025, the predicted dates of the load restriction period for each […]

Prograin, the soy expert, obtains a major certification in sustainable agriculture

After several months of rigorous work, and with the precious collaboration of our conventional soybean producers, we are happy to announce that Prograin has successfully completed the FSA third-party verification process according to the FSA (Farm Sustainability Assessment) Implementation Framework, for Eastern Canada. Prograin uses the FSA to engage farmers in assessing their environmental, social […]

The Importance of Regularly Verifying the Condition of Grain Stored in Silos

With spring weather that swings between snow flurries and blazing sun, stored grain is particularly vulnerable to the weather conditions. While the hatch doors are essential for ventilating the grain, they can also be an entry point for snow during big storms. A crop intended for human consumption that is not checked on a monthly basis—especially in spring—may be downgraded when it is received according to the Official Grain Grading Guide by the Canadian Grain Commission

Possible Solutions for Reducing Soybean Lodging

In soybeans, lodging (plants that fall over) is a problem that can seriously impact yield, resulting in losses that can run as high as 10 %. Often, it’s only small portions of a field that lodge; but in rare cases, whole fields may go down! In this blog post, we present the causes and impacts […]

Soybean Aphid Damage

The Asian soybean aphid was first seen in North America in the state of Wisconsin in 2000. In 2001, it made its official appearance in Québec, following some severe infestations reported in Ontario. Considered one of the major pests in soybean culture, it is now found in most of our fields in every season! But […]

Aphid Management in 2025

Field scouting The presence of large numbers of aphids can seriously affect the development of soybean plants. Field scouting is therefore essential and must be carried out more frequently the moment the threshold of 250 aphids per plant is reached. Close tracking of aphid populations as they evolve will help you assess whether their numbers […]

Accelerated Aging: which Disease are we Dealing with?

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 […]

Should I Roll My Soybeans?

Land rolling is a practice that evens out the field and prepares it for harvesting in the fall. A roller is used to push rocks into the soil and break up dirt clods or root balls, and to smooth the seed bed. Soybean rolling is usually done either before or after seeding, but in this […]

Everything You Need to Know About Soybean Populations

Now that producers are almost finished or done seeding their soybeans, it's time to take a look at the emergence success, or the number of plants that emerged in relation to seeds planted. Here are some tips to help you get an optimal yield!

Impacts of Heavy Rains on Soybeans

In spring and fall, heavy rains are common and can occasionally result in saturated and even flooded soybean fields.  At such times, plants are more susceptible to delayed emergence and slower growth, in addition to being at greater risk of disease. In this article, we explore the factors that influence rainfall impacts on soybeans, as […]