Production Resources

We are nearing the end of another season. However, there are still decisions to be made that can help set the farm up for success in the following year. In addition to evaluating decisions made throughout the year, we can… Read More

Growers now have two plant growth regulator (PGR) options to mitigate lodging risk in barley. Both Manipulator and Moddus are registered for use on barley in Canada. However, growers may be asking what is the right choice for their farm? Read More

Plant growth regulators (PGRs) are a crop protection product used to reduce plant height and improve standability in wheat. While PGRs have been tested to ensure they do not compromise agronomics or disease resistance, minimal testing has been completed to… Read More

There are no straightforward answers when it comes to managing late tillers. Each farm has different needs, equipment, time, target markets, harvest window, and other factors that impact harvest management decisions. However, there are a few factors we can consider… Read More

Current provincial N fertilizer guidelines are outdated and were developed with lower yielding varieties than currently being grown today. The current recommendation of 2-3 lbs N/bu yield potential creates large financial, environmental, and agronomic risks if applied using traditional methods.… 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

Managing Fusarium head blight (FHB) in cereals can be very challenging. While newer varieties of wheat and barley have improved resistance to FHB, varieties that are completely resistant remain elusive. To add an additional challenge, currently available fungicides provide suppression… Read More

The life cycle of winter wheat can help avoid many pest problems. Its fall establishment, overwintering phase and early maturity can make winter wheat less prone to disease and insect issues compared with other spring cereal crops. However, this doesn’t… Read More

Management of straw and residue plays a significant role in western Canadian cropping systems. How farmers manage straw and residue can impact longterm soil health, soil nutrient levels, moisture retention, soil erosion, seeding management, as well as next year’s crop… Read More