Production Resources

This document is designed as a guide for use in proactively scouting wheat fields to detect pests at or before they cause damage. 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

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

Most species of cutworms are generalists, meaning they will feed on many types of crops and wild plants at the seedling stage, if given the opportunity. Cutworms are not often an economical concern, especially in cereal grains due to high… 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

Recropping restrictions are implemented to prevent crop damage following applications of residual herbicides. The following table is a guide for flax producers to identify any fields that should not be planted to the crop in a specific timeframe, following the… 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 grows well on most soils, except those that are poorly drained, and very sandy soils with poor water retention. Avoid following flax on canola stubble, as phosphorus uptake in flax will be reduced. Flax responds well to fertile soils,… Read More

This factsheet represents herbicides registered on flax and available as of April 2024. This list is prone to changes and it is recommended to always refer to Manitoba’s Guide to Field Crop Protection and herbicide labels before in-field applications. Page… Read More