Q: Should I skip the pre-seed herbicide application? A: As the long winter on the Prairies comes to an end, growers are starting to prepare for the 2023 growing season. With weather delays, many growers may be eager to get seeding and skip the pre-seed herbicide application. However, utilizing a pre-seed burnoff is a great […] Read more
The importance of pre-seed herbicide application
Q & A with an expert
Anthracnose management in lentils
Q & A with an expert
Q: What can I do to control anthracnose in my lentil crops? A: The anthracnose pathogen in lentils has been a problem for producers in southern Saskatchewan and other lentil-producing areas. Even with the dry growing conditions in regions of southern Saskatchewan, the disease seems to appear after only minimal rainfall. Anthracnose is a fungal […] Read more
Take these steps early on to prevent disease
Q & A with an expert
Q: How can I decrease the risk of early-season disease in cereal crops? A: Seeding can be a stressful time of year for many growers. It is the most important operation on any farm, as it can dictate how the entire year will turn out. It’s important for growers to make sound agronomic decisions at […] Read more
Should you convert some farm acres to straight cut?
Q & A with an expert
Q: Is straight cutting canola a good fit for my farm? A: Recently, there has been more discussion around straight cutting and harvest management of canola. New advancements in genetics that increase the integrity of the pod and greater focus on selecting hybrids that have characteristics that make them more suitable to a straight cut […] Read more
Pea leaf weevil management: early identification key
Q & A with an expert
Q: When and how should I scout for pea leaf weevils? A: The pea leaf weevil, an invasive species, has caused notable damage and yield loss in pulse crops across the Prairies. Identifying and managing the pea leaf weevil early in the growing season is key to minimizing damage and protecting your yield potential. Adults […] Read more
Testing seed for pathogens for next year’s crop
Q & A with Nutrien Ag Solutions
Q. When seed testing, what pathogens should we test for? A. In an era of high input costs, unpredictable weather conditions and volatile grain markets, farmers face many challenges even before they get the crop in the ground. Getting seed tested is an easy and inexpensive way to help ensure a healthy crop stand. While […] Read more
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