While out scouting this week, you might come across a few scenarios like these. The detailed answers will provide some good agronomy tips. If any insects or diseases need to be sprayed this week, check... more
James Tansey, provincial entomologist with the Saskatchewan Ministry of Agriculture, posted this tweet on August 4: Peak bertha emergence occurred between July 15 and July 22 in most regions of SK. Time to... more
Lygus bugs have piercing-sucking mouthparts and physically damage the plant by puncturing the tissue and sucking plant juices. They puncture seed pods and feed on the developing seeds causing them to turn... more
Will the crop need a pre-harvest aid? If planning to use a pre-harvest spray to prepare the crop for straight combining, consider the goal with the application – weed control or crop desiccation – before... more
Canola growers who straight cut or wait for 60 per cent seed colour change on the main stem to swath can potentially maximize both yield and quality. Once canola plants are swathed, the seed does not continue... more
Farmers can protect the marketability of their crops by sticking to the pre-harvest interval (PHI) for every crop protection product that they apply. Often referred to as the “spray to swath” interval,... more
