July 12, 2017 | Kris Cherewyk
One defining characteristic of the Great Plains is the variability of weather conditions. While some areas are still recovering from excessive moisture dating back to last fall, a large part of the region has been dealing with substantial drought over the course of this spring and summer. Even with all the advancements in crop science …
July 5, 2017 | Kris Cherewyk
Over the last number of months, we have been discussing how a seeding operation affects other areas of farming throughout the year. With the hot, dry weather being experienced across the prairies, it is a good time to talk about another damaging pest: wheat midge. Even though forecast maps often predict varying populations for different …
June 28, 2017 | Kris Cherewyk
As we move into summer, crops are continuing to advance across the prairies. The combination of moisture, heat and sunlight have helped crops through their early stages as producers wrap up their herbicide application. Soon crops will be reaching the stage where it will be time to apply fungicides. The decision whether to spray fungicide …
May 24, 2017 | Kris Cherewyk
According to the Canola Council of Canada, Canola is a crop that contributes approximately $26.7 billion to the Canadian economy every year. Biotechnology companies have made great strides in producing varieties with characteristics such as disease resistance, early maturity and reduced pod shattering. However, with all these agronomic advancements, farmers must still contend with the …
May 15, 2017 | Kris Cherewyk
It’s no secret that the issue of herbicide resistance has taken on increased visibility over the past twenty years. Some areas in the United States have fields containing weeds that are resistant to four different herbicide groups. In western Canada, we have seen fields not only containing resistance to groups 1 and 2 but also …
