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Looking for a different way to control wild oats

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Wild oats are Canada’s biggest weed problem — and researchers at the Field Crop Development Centre hope winter wheat can become a big part of the solution. Alternative methods for controlling wild oats are becoming increasingly important, said Neil Harker, an Alberta Agriculture weed scientist who is leading the research in this area. “A lot
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Are you ready to give up your WeedEx?

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The provincial government wants public input before deciding whether to ban cosmetic pesticide use in Manitoba. Although pesticides used in agriculture — including insecticides, herbicides and fungicides — aren’t included in consultations, a possible ban on cosmetic pesticides would still have repercussions for farmers, said Doug Chorney, president of Keystone Agricultural Producers. “We need to
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Drier weather heats up growing conditions

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Weekly Provincial Summary  A return to warm and drier conditions is welcomed by many Manitoba producers.  All crop types, particularly the warm-season crops of grain corn, sunflowers, edible beans and soybeans are benefiting from the recent change in weather.  The favourable weather conditions are also allowing acres impacted by excess moisture to recover. However, there
Crops, Forages, News

Weeds helped save his farm

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Weeds aren’t always a farmer’s enemy. Sometimes they’re an ally. Grant Rigby says weeds helped him tackle soil salinity on his farm near Killarney and led him into organic agriculture. “The fundamental reason I dropped herbicide spraying was to allow plants to live on those areas of the farm where the crops I planted were
Crops, News

Valent Canada will now market through Nufarm

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Ag and turf chemical firm Valent Canada will now market 17 of its products in the Canadian market through Nufarm Agriculture. The two companies made a deal March 1 that will see five herbicides, six insecticides, five plant growth regulators and Presidio fungicide marketed in Canada through Nufarm’s distribution channels. The distribution deal follows Nufarm’s
Crops, News

Cover Crops May Fight Weeds, Fix Nitrogen In Manitoba

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Organic farmers are long-time users of cover crops to control weeds and add fertility, but a University of Manitoba researcher says they may be an option for conventional farmers as well. There are multiple benefits from using plants to manage soils and so I m hoping that my research here will explore what the benefits
Crops, Oilseeds

Perils Of Broadcast Seeding Outlined At Crop Tour

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A Carman-area canola field offers dramatic proof that agronomists weren’t kidding last spring when they advised farmers not to broadcast seed canola unless they could follow up with harrows. Provincial weed specialist Nasir Shaikh said the field was aerially seeded with a Clearfield herbicide-tolerant variety by air and the producer was able to cover part
Crops, Oilseeds

Flax Is The 97-Pound Weakling Of Crops

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Flax is a wimp. That’s why weed and disease control and fertility are key to getting a good yield, says Anastasia Kubinec, Manitoba Agriculture, Food and Rural Initiatives’ (MAFRI) oilseeds specialist. “Flax hasn’t had the genetic improvement like canola,” she told those attending the 16th annual Crop Diagnostic School organized by MAFRI and University of
Cereals, Crops, Forages, Livestock

Crop Report – for May. 12, 2011

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SOUTHWEST REGION Little to no seeding has occurred in the Southwest Region. Some sandy, well-drained fields were planted. Most producers estimate a week to 10 days before starting seeding operations, depending on weather conditions. Several areas are reporting pasture acres under water which will impact grazing capability for the start of the season. NORTHWEST REGION
Crops, Oilseeds

New Grassy Weed Product

Farmers of North America has unleashed its own entry in the cat-themed grassy weed herbicide market for wheat and barley growers. Saskatoon-based FNA, which brokers deals for lower-cost imports of ag inputs on members’ behalf in the West, Ontario and Quebec, said Wednesday its product HellCat will be available for its members this spring. FNA

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