Integrated Pest Management
Seed treatments in wheat, barley and flax: what they are, how they work and when they should be used
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February 6, 2024
Seed treatments are commonly used across Manitoba on numerous crop types. Here is more information about how they work and… Read More
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December 5, 2023
Waterhemp and Palmer amaranth are pigweeds in the genus Amaranthus. While more common members of this genus such as redroot… Read More
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September 1, 2023
We are nearing the end of another season. However, there are still decisions to be made that can help set… Read More
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June 14, 2023
Most species of cutworms are generalists, meaning they will feed on many types of crops and wild plants at the… Read More
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March 21, 2023
Weeds reduce yield and the quality of flax seed and flax straw. Weed control in flax is very important because… Read More
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March 3, 2023
In recent years bacterial leaf streak and black chaff, caused by Xanthomonas transluscens pv. undulosa, have become more prevalent in… Read More
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February 22, 2023
Managing Fusarium head blight (FHB) in cereals can be very challenging. While newer varieties of wheat and barley have improved… Read More
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August 2, 2022
The presence of ergot has been reported this year in cereal crops. Conditions this spring and summer were favourable for… Read More
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May 24, 2022
Each year, Manitoba Agriculture forecasts the potential risk of grasshoppers to field crops. This forecast is based on counts of… Read More