Temperature and Insecticides
We are fully into summer, with increased heat and reports of increasing insect pressure. And while it is understood that heat can help drive...
Manage Stripe Rust in Cereal Crops with Tebuconazole-Based Fungicides
Recommendations are in place to keep an eye out for Stripe Rust as some fields have recently been found with infections. Unfortunately, this isn’...
Maximizing Soybean Yield and Weed Management with Broad Spectrum Residual Products
For some the goal of weed control in soybeans is to ensure a clean field at harvest; looks good and allows for easier harvest. And while those...
Fungicide Activity Made Simple
Understanding the three categories of fungicide activity can help us prepare for the season ahead.
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: Powdery Mildew
How to identify powdery mildew and tips on how to control the disease.
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...
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: 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...