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Subscribe to insect pests and disease updates this season

If you haven’t already, now is the chance to subscribe to in-season insect pests and disease updates from the Prairie Pest Monitoring Network (PPMN) and Prairie Crop Disease Monitoring Newtwork (PCDMN). 

Insect pest update

Insect pest reports are rolling in as the season starts!

Considerations for early-season weed control in cereals

Early season weed control can be key to optimizing yield and giving your crop a good head start. Even small weeds compete with your crop for moisture and nutrients while also acting as a host for insects and diseases.

Group 14 resistant kochia found in Alberta and Saskatchewan

Two grower-submitted kochia samples were confirmed by AAFC Lethbridge to have Group 14 PPO inhibitor resistance.

Is it wise to tank mix fungicide with your herbicide or plant growth regulator?

While tank mixing fungicide with herbicide is considered a convenient, one-pass operation for weed and disease management by some; previous studies generally suggest that fungicide applications at herbicide timings do no…

Winter wheat: What to look for this spring

As the winter wheat green up in spring, it is the best chance to assess their winter survival and plant stand. Some of the common questions to ask during spring assessment include plant stand, spring fertilizers and pest…