Production Resources

We are nearing the end of another season. However, there are still decisions to be made that can help set… Read More

Most species of cutworms are generalists, meaning they will feed on many types of crops and wild plants at the… Read More

Weeds reduce yield and the quality of flax seed and flax straw. Weed control in flax is very important because… Read More

In recent years bacterial leaf streak and black chaff, caused by Xanthomonas transluscens pv. undulosa, have become more prevalent in… Read More

Managing Fusarium head blight (FHB) in cereals can be very challenging. While newer varieties of wheat and barley have improved… Read More

The presence of ergot has been reported this year in cereal crops. Conditions this spring and summer were favourable for… Read More

Each year, Manitoba Agriculture forecasts the potential risk of grasshoppers to field crops. This forecast is based on counts of… Read More

Kochia (Bassia scoparia) is an annual broadleaf noxious weed that is an increasing concern for crop producers throughout Canada. The… Read More

Wild oats are one of the most important grassy weeds in Western Canada, causing significant yield and dockage loss. Of… Read More