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

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

Flax can be chemically desiccated or swathed to dry down stalk tissue and green weeds after the crop has reached physiological maturity (75% of bolls are brown). Dessicated crops can then be straight combined, but swathing may be preferred when… 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Current provincial N fertilizer guidelines are outdated and were developed with lower yielding varieties than currently being grown today.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