Section Title
Factsheet: Falling Number
Crop Types
- Wheat
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
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
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
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Current provincial N fertilizer guidelines are outdated and were developed with lower yielding varieties than currently being grown today.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