Weeds

Farmers will want to test escapes for glyphosate resistance so the weeds can be targeted for intense management before they start to shed their

Breanne Tidemann, research scientist with Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, has been researching combine weed seed destructors. They’re not perfect because some weed seeds will

I have a field that is fairly dirty with kochia, cleavers and lamb’s-quarters. Half of the field is in 6-leaf and half is staring

Important clues that a patch of weeds are herbicide resistant: One, the patch has no clear boundary. Two, the patch will be one species

Clark Brenzil, weed management specialist with Saskatchewan Agriculture, provides the following consideration for spraying weeds after weather conditions have switched from very dry to

This article underlines the importance of a complete clean out between products, and to understand the risks for each product and each tank mix

A second in-crop spray only makes sense if weeds are plentiful, at the same stage or ahead of the crop and the canopy hasn’t

Six questions about herbicide resistant weeds – causes and management

If weeds are present, then yes, you should spray. In some ways, dry conditions should do more to encourage early spraying because you don’t

We know that weed competition can greatly reduce canola yield. A combination of pre-seed weed control and one in-crop application before the 4-leaf stage

Here are strategies to improve weed control results for each herbicide-tolerant (HT) system: Falco, Clearfield, Liberty Link and Roundup Ready.

Scouting for the season should start right at emergence. That way you can spot some of the early-season issues featured in this week’s photo