Production Resources

Hybrid selection in corn can be difficult. Seed companies provide an abundance of information on specific traits, but all this information can be overwhelming during the selection process. This document can be used as a supplemental resource during hybrid selection,… 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

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

Unstable weather in Manitoba springs often yields severe storms producing hail. There is a major benefit of spring hail over summer/fall hail events, which is the ability of a crop to recover and have very little yield impact. There is… Read More

Sunflower bud moth larvae have a cream-coloured body with a dark head capsule and are approximately one centimetre in length. Adult moths are greyish brown with two dark diagonal bands on each wing. 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

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

Managing wild oats (Avena fatua) has been a challenge for Canadian growers for decades, especially in the Prairie provinces. Wild oats can cause severe yield losses, increased dockage, cleaning costs, and lower grade and quality Read More