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Crop Rotation Planning
Crop Types
- Whole Farm
By Anne Kirk
Planting different crops in rotation can have a positive impact on yield through improvements to soil health, fertility, disease, insect and weed pressure. Harvest production report data from Manitoba Agricultural Services Corporation (MASC) consistently shows that some crops perform better when planted after others.
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
Bacterial leaf streak and bacterial black chaff of cereals, caused by Xanthomonas translucens pv. undulosa and Xanthomonas translucens pv. translucens, have become more prevalent in the Prairie provinces recently due to a combination of favourable conditions and increased awareness. 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
By now, producers have made most of their cropping decisions for 2023. For those that have chosen to include malting barley in their rotation, this article offers some information and tips to consider for seeding and growing malt barley to… 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
Canada’s reputation for quality malting and malted barley is our brand. It is based on our worldclass malting barley varieties, safe and efficient production methods, and robust quality assurance systems. Read More
High nitrogen (N) prices are not about to scare corn out of Manitoba. High corn prices and good residual soil N levels should keep corn a profitable component of the rotation in 2022. But let’s consider what N rates are… Read More
Corn in the V5 stage (5 leaves with collars showing) or less will recover from light frosts because the growing point is still below the soil surface. Symptoms of frost damage will start to show up about 1 to 2… Read More