An aerial view of spraying operations at Jake Ayre's family farm near Minto, Man.

Spraying facts, fallacies and forethought

Experts share tips on what you need to know before you spray

To spray or not to spray? That is the question many farmers will be asking themselves in the coming weeks. While it’s still too early to say what pest and disease forecasts will look like this season, it’s never too soon to start thinking about temperature and other factors that can help to determine the […] Read more








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Pea market solid – watching weather, Indian demand

Tightening supplies and solid demand continue to keep pea bids well supported in Western Canada, although uncertainty over whether that demand will continue was keeping some caution in the market as attention turns to the upcoming crop.



Honey-brown discolouration of pea roots, characteristic of Aphanomyces euteiches.

Aphanomyces still a stubborn foe

Research offers hope, but proper crop management remains the best defence for today

In today’s bad news/good news ledger of pulse crop diseases, the bad news is there’s still no quick fix for controlling root rot in field peas and lentils. On the good news side, there are management options that help reduce the risk, research is narrowing in on some treatments that may help control the disease, […] Read more