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Thin Stands Need to Be Watched Closely
Crop staging is variable in this year’s canola crop across the west but one common thread is thin stands. Cool and dry conditions in many areas resulted in less than……
Latest Issue | October 2 2024, Issue 26
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Cutworms Continue to Attack
Spraying for cutworms continues in parts of Saskatchewan and Alberta. Reports of cutworms are most common in fields that were cultivated last summer (summer fallow or pasture and hay land…… -
Cutworm Spraying? Spend Money Wisely
Numerous beneficial insects, including both predatory ground beetles and parasitic wasps and flies are often effective in suppressing cutworm populations below damaging levels. Therefore, unnecessary use of insecticides should be…… -
Cabbage Seedpod Weevil
Cabbage seedpod weevil has been seen in canola fields throughout southern Alberta and southwestern Saskatchewan as crops have started to bolt, with some fields in early flower. The proper way…… -
Other Insects Appearing
There were a couple of reports of red turnip beetle infestations in northwest Manitoba and in the southern Peace region of Alberta. This insect moves into a field by migrating…… -
Crops and Weeds – How to Spray Variable Stages
Crop growth and development is variable within many fields in western Canada. A common question being asked is when is the best time to spray? Each field should be considered…… -
Recruiting Disease Survey Participants
Faye Dokken, Provincial Specialist – Plant Diseases with Saskatchewan Ministry of Agriculture is looking for cooperators to participate in a canola disease survey this summer. Representatives from the Ministry would…… -
Flea Beetles – Stem Feeding Noticed
Flea beetle spraying was reported in many locations across the Prairies. Stem feeding was also noticed in a number of areas. Stem feeding is not a concern if small pitting…… -
Flea Beetles – Be Vigilant with Thin Stands
It is crucial that fields are scouted thoroughly and often. A heavy infestation on a stressed or thin stand can do significant damage in 24 to 72 hours. Be prepared……
