Pest Profile: Flixweed
Flixweed is a highly competitive winter annual weed found in regions where soil is much lighter and drier. Though known to be safe for some herbal...
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...
Pest Profile: Volunteer Canola
Volunteer canola is especially challenging to control in herbicide-tolerant crops like soybeans. It can be incredibly competitive, and its...
Your Seedbed Preparation Checklist
Tips and tricks to ensure every stage of seedbed preparation is quick and efficient, from checking your equipment to minimizing soil compaction...
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...
Pest Profile: Septoria Leaf Spot
Septoria leaf spot is a common leaf disease causing premature defoliation. Though it overwinters on infected leaves and twigs, wind and rain can...
Pest Profile: Stripe Rust
Highly mobile and infectious, stripe rust is a devastating disease that can cause substantial losses in cereal crops. The presence of just one...
Pest Profile: Green Foxtail
A heavy seed producer, green foxtail can release up to 34,000 seeds per plant, and its fibrous root system helps it gather nutrients even in the...
3 Ag Trends That Could Impact Your Bottom Line
For the agriculture industry, it’s been a turbulent last few years. Farmer incomes have eroded since the commodity boom peaked in the early 2010s...
Pest Profile: Brome Grasses
Downy and Japanese brome are winter annual grasses that can be found across Canada. Downy brome is originally from the Mediterranean and...