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Things to Consider for the Re-Seed or Late Seeding Decision
Re-assess the maturity of the chosen variety. It may be getting too late to plant longer season varieties based on the frost-free period remaining. If necessary, ask a local retailer……
Latest Issue | May 15 2024, Issue 7
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Slow Growth Continues
Warm temperatures continue to be elusive. Parts of Alberta and Saskatchewan had seasonal temperatures on the weekend but most areas continue to experience below average daytime and nighttime temperatures. In…… -
What is Taking So Long?
Across the Prairies this spring, emergence is very slow and in some fields, uneven. Research has shown much lower and slower canola germination at low temperatures. Soil temperatures above 5°C…… -
Cutworms Appearing
Reports of cutworms (in populations high enough to warrant spraying or to destroy significant acreages where they were missed) have been reported in isolated fields right across western Canada. Cutworm…… -
Worms and Other Soil Invertebrates
While digging for wireworms and cutworms, you may encounter other worms. Species in the enchytraeid family are pale white to grey, segmented worms and usually one to two cm (but…… -
In-crop Weed Spraying Next On the ‘To Do’ List
Many producers were unable to do a pre-seed burn-off so it is critical to maximize efficiency with the first in-crop pass. The first step is scouting to determine weed species…… -
Spraying Tips
Water quality is the key to achieving proper performance of many herbicides, particularly with glyphosate and many grassy weed products. The following link provides more information on spray water quality:…… -
Be a Good Neighbor
Spray drift can be costly (liability-wise) but also gives agriculture a negative image. Pay attention to boom height, nozzle selection, water volume, pressure, wind speed and direction, etc. Calibrate your…… -
Recruiting Disease Survey Participants
Faye Dokken, Provincial Specialist – Plant Diseases with Saskatchewan Ministry of Agriculture is looking for cooperators to participate in a canola disease survey this summer. Representatives from the Ministry would……
