August 2025 Issue - ADAMA Delivers
Who Are Your Worst Weed Offenders?
ADAMA’s focus on value innovation means we strive to deliver value to you in everything we do. We want our up-and-coming pipeline of post-harvest products to contribute to a more successful harvest for you — and that includes knowing what weeds are giving you grief.
What are the most troublesome weeds you plan to target with a post-harvest herbicide application? Take our poll and let us know!
Our Products in Action
Every summer, our extensive network of trial sites come to life as growers, retailers and our teams hit the field to see results in real time and under local conditions. With locations across Canada, these site visits give every region a chance to see what’s new and what’s next. In July, our Manitoba team visited the Portage la Prairie site, capturing a glimpse of the kind of experience you can expect if you visit next season, from seeing product performance up close to connecting with our R&D team.
Knowing the Difference
Both desiccation and pre-harvest weed control can boost ROI by increasing the quality of the standing crop. Benefits include less bleaching, less weed seeds in a grain sample and more consistent moisture across the field.
While these two terms are often used interchangeably, they each have different goals that require different timing, products and approaches.
Learn more about the differences in our latest article.
Andrew Kaminsky - Area Business Manager
Growing up on the family farm means Andrew understands what goes into a successful season. Whether it’s stamping out a grasshopper infestation or helping drive the grain cart at harvest time, he leverages his deep-rooted passion for agriculture to support farmers across Eastern Manitoba.
Growing up, Andrew spent his early years working on a family farm, gaining hands-on experience in crop management and the daily challenges of farm life. This foundational background instilled in him a profound understanding of the farming industry’s intricacies, from planting seasons through in-crop pesticide applications to harvest yields. What Andrew enjoys most is witnessing farmers succeed with ADAMA’s products.
“Whether it’s positioning for higher yields, healthier crops or overcoming a pest outbreak, seeing growers be successful is number one for me,” he says. “Working at ADAMA, I see every day how our products, and the innovations we are working on, are doing more every year to help farmers better manage their acres.”
Outside of work, Andrew gives back to his community by coaching local youth hockey along with running a before-school breakfast skate club in his local town. His dedication to mentoring young athletes mirrors his professional commitment, fostering teamwork and resilience both on the ice and in the fields.
It’s Coming Back — and We’re Just Getting Started
We’re excited to announce that ADAMA’s Stomping Grounds community investment initiative is hitting the road again. From curling rinks and ball fields to daycares and community halls, we’re proud to support the places that help rural communities thrive.
Nominations open this October — is your community next? Stay tuned for more details coming soon!
India's Turn in the Global Trade Spotlight
We’re always working to make sure our supply of crop protection products for Canadian growers is stable. This month, Cornie explains why India’s crop protection role is vital to keeping supply chain options open, how global trade tensions affect the country’s manufacturing ability and how ADAMA’s strong presence there helps us stay prepared.
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Load Up on Grain Bin Safety
With harvest around the corner, now’s the time to brush up on grain bin safety. Bins can be just as dangerous as any moving machine — and the risks are often underestimated. Here are a few key reminders for staying safe:
- Post warning signs to alert workers and family members to the risk of entrapment.
- Make sure children know the grain bin is off limits.
- Lock out power to all grain-handling equipment before entering.
- If there is a permanent ladder inside the bin, stay on the ladder above the level of compacted grain and wear a full body harness.
Learn more bin grain safety tips and general grain safety from the Canadian Agricultural Safety Association’s BeGrainSafe program.