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Herbicides Can Set Back Stressed Crops

By Allan Dawson July 14, 2011

Herbicides are designed to help crops but they can also hurt them when they’re under stress as many are this year. Herbicide-tolerant groups are no exception, Anastasia Kubinec, Manitoba Agriculture, Food and Rural Initiatives’ (MAFRI) oilseeds specialist told the 16th annual Crop Diagnostic School organized by MAFRI and University of Manitoba July 5. “If your

Crops

Timely Weed Control In Challenging Conditions

By Canola Council Of Canada June 16, 2011

With challeng- ing spray conditions, including crop and weeds weakened by frost and cool weather, growers need to consider steps to improve herbicide performance and limit crop damage. These steps will be different for each herbicide, so pay attention to product label instructions and restrictions. Here are key points from the recent webinar on spraying

Crops, Oilseeds

Seed Broadcasting Tips

By Allan Dawson June 2, 2011

Broadcast seeding, the option of last resort, could become the only option left to farmers struggling with wet fields and rainy forecasts. Extension officials don’t recommend the strategy, whether by air or floater, but with time running out, they’re offering their best advice for how to make it work. As of May 25 some farmers

Crops

Weed Management In Wet Weather

By Nasir Shaikh June 2, 2011

Because of the cold and wet conditions, many acres in the province remain unseeded and have not received a pre-seed burnoff herbicide. The weeds continue to grow and are reaching the stage where the herbicide efficacy may become compromised. Here are a few things to consider with late weed control scenarios. PRE-SEED OPTIONS: For a

News, Oilseeds

Glyphosate-Resistant Canada Fleabane In Ontario

By Allan Dawson May 26, 2011

Asecond glyphosate-resistant weed has been confirmed in Ontario but Manitoba farmers shouldn’t be worried. Canada fleabane, also known as horseweed, hogweed or mare’s-tail, is not a major field crop weed in Manitoba, said Nasir Shaikh, a weed specialist with Manitoba Agriculture, Food and Rural Initiatives. “With the kind of diverse agriculture we have, with the

Crops, Oilseeds

Volunteer Roundup Ready Canola A Dominant Weed

By Allan Dawson May 26, 2011

The suffering from last year’s wet growing season isn’t over yet – farmers will have to deal with a bumper crop of Roundup Ready volunteer canola. “Volunteer glyphosate (resistant) canola, this is going to be a major weed again this year,” said Nasir Shaikh, Manitoba Agr icul ture, Food and Rural Initiatives’ weed specialist. “I’ve

Crops, Forages, Oilseeds

KAP Opposes Roundup Ready Alfalfa’s Release In Canada

By Allan Dawson April 21, 2011

The Keystone Agricultural Producers (KAP) has added its voice to groups opposed to the release of Roundup Ready alfalfa. “It’s a superweed,” Paul Gregory, a Fisher Branch farmer and alfalfa seed exporter said during debate on his resolution for KAP to support the Manitoba Forage Seed Association’s efforts to block Roundup Ready alfalfa’s release. “Once

Crops, Pulses

Rumoured Monsanto Sale Denied

By Manitoba Co-operator Staff April 21, 2011

Germany’s BASF has no plans to buy global biotech seed company Monsanto Co., sources with knowledge of the situation said April 12. Rumours that a buyout was imminent sent Monsanto’s shares up as much as four per cent while shares of BASF, the world’s largest chemical maker, fell 2.8 per cent. The two companies are

Crops, Oilseeds

Cancer Cause Or Crop Aid? Glyphosate Faces Big Test

By Carey Gillam April 14, 2011

Critics say it’s a chemical that could cause infertility or cancer, while others see it speeding the growth of super weeds and causing worrying changes to plants and soil. Backers say it is safe and has made a big contribution to food production. It’s glyphosate, the key – but controversial – ingredient in Roundup herbicide

Crops, Oilseeds

Valtera Is A New Soybean Herbicide From Nufarm

By Allan Dawson April 7, 2011

Roundup Ready soybeans dominate the Mani toba market now, but Nufarm thinks there’s room for Valtera, a new pre-emergent soybean herbicide from U.S.-based Valent. Nufarm says it controls broadleaf weeds such as Eastern black nightshade, lamb’s quarters and pigweed – including Group 2 and triazine-resistant biotypes. Grant Deveson, Nufarm’s commercial manager in Canada, told a

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Herbicides Can Set Back Stressed Crops

Timely Weed Control In Challenging Conditions

Seed Broadcasting Tips

Weed Management In Wet Weather

Glyphosate-Resistant Canada Fleabane In Ontario

Volunteer Roundup Ready Canola A Dominant Weed

KAP Opposes Roundup Ready Alfalfa’s Release In Canada

Rumoured Monsanto Sale Denied

Cancer Cause Or Crop Aid? Glyphosate Faces Big Test

Valtera Is A New Soybean Herbicide From Nufarm

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