Fungicide timing for white mould depends on canopy development, disease risk and number of planned applications, North Dakota pathologist Michael Wunsch told growers at CropConnect 2026.
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White mould control requires flexible timing under Prairie conditions
Trials in dry beans and soybeans show that spray timing shifts depending on the number of planned passes
Management decisions matter more as resistance pressure builds on glufosinate
Expanded soybean acres and tighter application windows erode the buffer that once kept Liberty effective
Expanding soybean acres and tighter application windows are increasing resistance pressure on glufosinate, putting greater emphasis on management decisions on the Prairies.
Deere expands spot spray system for small grains crops
Second-generation See and Spray rolls out small grains functionality, additional sprayer upgrades for 2027
John Deere says it has expanded the See and Spray system’s functionality to other crops. For the 2027 model year machines, it will be compatible with wheat, barley and canola.
Farm-facing drone does the heavy lifting
The AGRAS T100 drone helps streamline a variety of jobs that are required on Prairie farms
Canadian distributor DJI Agriculture unveils its AGRAS T100 drone to western Canada’s producers for greater efficiencies in spraying and granular spreading in fields.
PhiBer’s Dash sprayer trailer line adds a drone tender
Could drone spraying become a fast-growing equipment segment?
In view of steadily increasing demand for its farm equipment lines, PhiBer Manufacturing has embarked on an ambitious expansion to its current footprint at Crystal City in south-central Manitoba.
Keep it clean on pre-harvest chemical use
Farmers urged to toe the line on pre-harvest pesticide application and market product restrictions to avoid grain marketing headaches
Canadian farmers urged to toe the line on pre-harvest pesticide application and market product restrictions to avoid grain marketing headaches.
Hazy conditions, clear decisions: How wildfire smoke affects spraying and crops on the Prairies
No direct research has yet been done on how wildfire smoke affects herbicide application
As wildfire smoke becomes more common on the Prairies, understanding its effects on herbicide performance and crop development can help farmers make better-informed spraying decisions and avoid costly delays.
Timing a fungicide for mycosphaerella blight in peas
It pays to know whether and when to spray
Knowing what kind of blight is in your pea field — before firing up the sprayer — can help you avoid an expensive mistake, as just one of the two common blights affecting peas can be treated with a fungicide.
Protect your grain quality before you harvest
Avoid penalties and market headaches by following labels and talking to your grain buyer
Information on how Canadian farmers can avoid penalties and market headaches by following labels and talking to their grain buyers.
Concerned over canola? Focus on agronomy
In a stressful market environment, best practices can reduce risk and drive profit
The best option for canola producers in the current market environment may be to apply agronomy practices that can improve profits for little to no added cost, the Canola Council of Canada says.