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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.

Reports of cutworms (in populations high enough to warrant spraying or to destroy significant acreages where they were missed) have been reported in isolated

While digging for wireworms and cutworms, you may encounter other worms. Species in the enchytraeid family are pale white to grey, segmented worms and

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

Water quality is the key to achieving proper performance of many herbicides, particularly with glyphosate and many grassy weed products. The following link provides

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

Across the majority of Saskatchewan last week, canola seeding continued and is now nearing completion. Some of the earliest seeded fields are beginning to

In Manitoba, a significant amount of winter wheat acres planted last fall were winterkilled. Manitoba Agriculture, Food and Rural Initiatives (MAFRI) estimates that 80%

Soil temperatures remain cool causing seeded crops to germinate and emerge very slowly. The following maps show growing degree days (GDD) that have accumulated

Apparently there is growing concern that crops are taking too long to emerge and will have to be reseeded. Those decisions cannot be made

Late seeders and reseeders – give your canola the best possible start. Try to employ techniques that will encourage rapid and even emergence. Target

Freezing temperatures were again widespread last week and over the weekend in many parts of the prairies. This may prompt canola growers to consider