In recent years, there’s been challenging springs for western Canadian canola farmers. Cool, wet conditions or unpredictable weather can mean growers have a tough time getting into the field to seed their crops.

The pea leaf weevil, an invasive species, has caused notable damage and yield loss in pulse crops across the Prairies.

An adjuvant is a product added to the sprayer tank to help with mixing, application or effectiveness of a pesticide. There are many adjuvant options available.

Despite our best management practices, we will never eliminate weeds from our fields. Weed seeds will continue to find their way onto our fields in not so mysterious ways.

It wouldn’t be winter on the Canadian Prairies without some blasts of frigid arctic air pushing south and causing temperatures to drop to bitterly low levels.

In corn production, getting off to a good start is critical. The job of corn planters is to optimize seed spacing and depth. Plant stand uniformity is important to yield potential. Plants that emerge as little as 48 hours later than those next to them are at a competitive disadvantage when it comes to securing water, nutrients and light.

While resistant kochia and wild oats may be concerns, the No. 1 weed issue this spring, in many areas, could be volunteer canola.

Spring is always a hectic time for farmers. They’re usually stretched to the limit having to take care of all required tasks prior to planting, from prepping equipment to finalizing fertility and seeding plans.

Farming operations are becoming more diverse with increased interest in adding new crop types into rotations

Last winter was a bad one for winter kill in forage crops across the Prairies, and it’s shaping up to be another tough year.

When choosing an inoculant, first select the correct species of rhizobia. There are many species, each linked to a specific set of pulse crop hosts

Crop planning can be hard to do with uncertainty in the markets, however doing it sooner rather than later is important. Acting while agronomic issues encountered in last year’s crop are fresh in our minds is key, as some issues may be addressed through planning.

Crop planning can be hard to do with uncertainty in the markets, however doing it sooner rather than later is important. Acting while agronomic issues encountered in last year’s crop are fresh in our minds is key, as some issues may be addressed through planning.

Hybrid selection, seeding depth, proper equipment and plant populations are a few things to think about when planning your corn crop.

To optimize the performance of your chosen canola hybrid, consider the following key factors – herbicide system, field selection, crop rotation, crop fertility and harvest management