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Now is the time of year to have a pen and paper handy. Keep good records. Write things down while details are still fresh. Note things such as seeding date,……
Keep Good Records
May 12, 2009
Weeds
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Herbicide Options – Systemic vs. Contact
May 12, 2009
Cool growing conditions have limited the amount of weed growth in fields this spring. These cool conditions can also affect herbicide performance. Formulation and target weeds must be considered when……
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Many Acres Seeded Without A Burnoff
May 12, 2009
Continued cool conditions have resulted in many acres being seeded without a pre-seed burnoff application. In these fields, weed control may be achieved post-seeding but prior to emergence. Post-seeding herbicide……
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Monitoring the Winds
May 12, 2009
Diamond-back moth is an insect that is “imported” each year from the southern United States and Mexico. The insect is carried on strong winds from the south into the canola……
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Soil Moisture Poor to Excess
May 5, 2009
Soil moisture conditions across western Canada range from poor to excess. In Manitoba, the Red River Valley still remains submerged under the swollen Red River although water levels have receded……