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Factsheet: Flax Herbicide Recropping Restrictions
Crop Types
- Flax
Seed treatments in wheat, barley and flax: what they are, how they work and when they should be used
Seed treatments are commonly used across Manitoba on numerous crop types. Here is more information about how they work and what pests they target in wheat, barley and flax. Read More
As the 2023 crop year wraps up, we take a look back at some of the top crop issues of 2023 including drought, heat, grasshoppers and uneven maturity across the Prairies. Here we provide some background information on each issue… Read More
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
The 2022 growing season had varied precipitation accumulation across the province, not only due to heavy spring flooding but throughout the season. In late October, the Available Water Holding Capacity was measured from 0 – 120 cm depth in over… Read More
The 2022 growing season had varied precipitation accumulation across the province, not only due to heavy spring flooding but throughout the season. In late October, the Available Water Holding Capacity was measured from 0 – 120 cm depth in over… Read More
This edition of the Growing Flax Guide has been thoroughly reviewed and updated. Chapter Leads with subject matter expertise were selected to co-ordinate these revisions by networking with their interprovincial colleagues. Chapter drafts were sent to all Chapter Leads for… Read More
Flax growth stages (Turner 1987; adapted from Chapter 4 of Flax Council of Canada ’s Growing Flax Production, Management & Diagnostic Guide ” (Fifth Edition) Read More
Herbicide resistance develops as a result of repeated use of a single mode of action herbicide on the same weed population in the same field. Selection for resistant weed populations occurs when a small number of individuals in that population… 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