Production Resources

This is Part 3 in a three-part series on managing extremes of moisture. Part 1 focuses on soil properties and definitions and Part 2 focuses on crop selection, pests and fertility. If you haven’t already, we recommend reading Parts 1… Read More

This is Part 2 of a three-part series on managing extremes of moisture. Part 1 focuses on soil properties and definitions. If you haven’t already, we recommend reading Part 1 first. Part 3 focuses on field activities. Read More

This is Part 1 of a three-part series on managing extremes of moisture. Part 2 focuses on crop selection, pests and fertility, and Part 3 focuses on field activities. Read More

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

Waterhemp and Palmer amaranth are pigweeds in the genus Amaranthus. While more common members of this genus such as redroot pigweed are familiar to Manitoba farmers, waterhemp and Palmer amaranth are new to Western Canada. Not yet identified in Saskatchewan… 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

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

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

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