Production Resources

Most species of cutworms are generalists, meaning they will feed on many types of crops and wild plants at the seedling stage, if given the opportunity. Cutworms are not often an economical concern, especially in cereal grains due to high… Read More

Lambda-cyhalothrin is a widely used insecticide belonging to the synthetic pyrethroid chemical group (Group 3A). Commonly sold as Matador or Silencer, among others, the lambda-cyhalothrin active ingredient is a broad-spectrum insecticide that is effective on several pests of pulse, corn,… Read More

A common barrier to resistance management is the perception that it is costly and complex. Short-term expenses may include increased inputs, labour and equipment to manage the resistant-prone weeds. Although resistance management practices can increase costs in the short-term, farmers… Read More

Managing wild oats (Avena fatua) has been a challenge for Canadian growers for decades, especially in the Prairie provinces. Wild oats can cause severe yield losses, increased dockage, cleaning costs, and lower grade and quality Read More

Western Grains Research Foundation (WGRF) Resilient Rotations 2021 ICAC Video Read More

In recent years bacterial leaf streak and black chaff, caused by Xanthomonas transluscens pv. undulosa, have become more prevalent in the Prairie provinces due to favorable conditions. Bacterial leaf streak is an important disease of cereal crops all over the… Read More

Each year, Manitoba Agriculture forecasts the potential risk of grasshoppers to field crops. This forecast is based on counts of grasshopper populations in August 2021 conducted by entomologists, agronomists and extension specialists. It also incorporates weather data, recent trends in… Read More

Kochia (Bassia scoparia) is an annual broadleaf noxious weed that is an increasing concern for crop producers throughout Canada. The troublesome weed can significantly impact crop yield. Research shows mean yield losses are greatest in grain corn, followed by sorghum,… Read More