Prepare for Flea Beetles
Striped and crucifer flea beetles are some of the most common insect pests in Canada, with striped flea beetles becoming increasingly more...
Pest Profile: Aphanomyces Root Rot
Also known as “water mould” for its preference for waterlogged fields, Aphanomyces affects both annual and perennial legume crops and is one of...
Pest Profile: Shepherd’s Purse
Also known as capsella bursa-pastoris, Shepherd’s purse is a winter annual found throughout most areas of Eastern Canada. A member of the...
Control Dandelions Post-Harvest
Fall is an excellent time to prepare your fields for the next growing season, especially when it comes to dealing with perennial weeds like...
Determining the Right Pre-Harvest Interval
When problems pop up during the growing season, such as weeds, pests or crop disease, you’ll want to nip them in the bud early on to ensure your...
Pest Profile: Blackleg
Blackleg is a serious disease known to cause up to 50% yield loss in canola fields. It can infect plants from the seedling stage onward, causing...
Pest Profile: Stinkweed
Stinkweed, formally known as Thlaspi arvense, is a winter annual weed that’s prolific, poisonous and difficult to control. Also called Frenchweed...
Tips for Controlling Dandelions in Your Field
Canadian growers aren’t alone — dandelions are a nuisance for farmers worldwide1. One dandelion alone can produce about 2,500 very mobile seeds...
Eliminate in-crop weeds and let profitability grow
It’s time to start planning your in-crop or post-emergent herbicide application, and whether you’re a grower or a retailer, costs can really start...
Controlling Crop Weeds in the Spring
Many consider fall the best time to take on hard-to-kill weeds, especially perennials and winter annuals. For perennials, a post-harvest burn-off...