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Growers should only use an insecticide when an economic threshold for a pest is reached.
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Don’t jump the gun on pest control

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It’s never a good idea to overreact when you see insects on your crops because jumping the gun, and spraying if it’s not really necessary, can do more harm than good. “Seldom, if ever, do preventative insecticides actually pay us,” says Scott Meers, insect specialist with Alberta Agriculture and Forestry. “When we spray just to […] Read more
Weed control in a dry summer
Crops, Features

Weed control in a dry summer

Dry summer weather could mean a whole new slate of weed control challenges

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When it comes to weed control, no two seasons are the same. This year, many forecasters are predicting a hot, dry summer. What challenges will this bring? For one thing, some weeds that thrive better under hot, dry conditions, says weed expert, Robert Blackshaw with Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada in Lethbridge, Alberta. “Some weeds that […] Read more
Early season weed control is key
Canola, Features

Early season weed control is key

Spring spraying can be challenging. Look for the right weather and moisture conditions

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Early season weed control is a top priority for canola growers. Weeds that emerge before the crop are much more competitive than those coming up with the crop, and herbicide can’t undo the damage done by weeds left uncontrolled before emergence. Clark Brenzil, provincial weed specialist with the Saskatchewan Ministry of Agriculture, says research shows […] Read more
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Farm Life

Get ready for the garden pests

Here’s some tips and spray recipes to help you fight back


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Is this true or false? If you grow spuds and have pairs of barn swallows visiting or nesting in your yard, they can eat a thousand potato beetles in a few hours. I, Ted, am curious whether any Grainews reader has had such an experience. Feedback, (if any) is welcome in this connection. Anyone who […] Read more
Crops, Features

Detecting wireworms on your farm

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Using bait can help you get a better estimate of the scope of your wireworm problem. Making a bait ball For one ball: Mix one to 1-1/2 cups of oatmeal or wheat flour with two tablespoons of honey and up to 1/2 cup of water to form a ball Tie up ball in a mesh […] Read more
Chris beside apple tree
FarmLife

Homemade recipes to help control apple maggots and ants

Plus, Ted shares a letter from Alberta


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A phrase taken from Isaiah 11:6 says, “and a little child shall lead them.” Most scripture scholars agree the passage containing those seven words has nothing to do with children teaching or leading adults. However, in our day-to-day living we’re never too old, nor too wise to know it all. We’re still learning from each […] Read more
honeybee on a canola flower
Crops, Features

The latest buzz on bees and neonics

Ontario government proposes restricted use of neonic-treated seed

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The Ontario government has released its proposed regulatory changes to the provincial Pesticides Act to restrict the sale and use of corn and soybean seed treated with neonicotinoids in the province — and to say Ontario’s grain farmers aren’t pleased would be an understatement. According to provincial agriculture minister Jeff Leal, the intent is to […] Read more
grasshopper forecast map for Manitoba
Crops, Features

Getting those grasshoppers

Most areas won’t have grasshopper problems in 2014. But there are 
some places where farmers should hone their identification skills

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For the most part, Saskatchewan farmers are unlikely to be fighting waves of grasshoppers this year, according to Saskatchewan Agriculture’s 2014 hopper forecast. But Saskatchewan’s 2014 forecast does show one bull’s eye of severe risk. “And in the middle of that bull’s eye is Meadow Lake,” Peter Walsh told farmers at Cavalier Agrow’s farm forum […] Read more

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