By Sarah Sommerfeld PAg, Agri-Environmental Specialist, Outlook A weed can be any plant growing in the wrong place at the wrong time. A weed can also be described as any non-native plant that has been introduced outside of its natural habitat. Based on this description, a weed is often referred to as an invasive plant,… Continue reading Problem Weeds and Weed Management Options
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Grazing Fall Rye
In Saskatchewan, recent grazing seasons have been unpredictable in terms of rainfall and production, leaving it difficult to plan out the capacity of perennial or native pastures. Including annual forage crops to your farm’s forage portfolio is an option that can increase the total grazing days per year. If you have some crop acres to… Continue reading Grazing Fall Rye
Using Weed Biology to Get the Most Out of Fall Weed Control
By Keana Boere, Summer Student, Regional Services Branch, North Battleford Fall can provide a good opportunity to control perennial or winter annual weeds that may have become problematic in your fields. Herbicides are a good control option but there are situations when herbicides are not feasible or permitted for use. Examples of these situations include… Continue reading Using Weed Biology to Get the Most Out of Fall Weed Control
Biosecurity for Preventing the Introduction of Crop Pests
Biosecurity is a series of management practices designed to prevent, minimize or control the introduction and spread of plant pests, including diseases, weeds and insects. Biosecurity is widely used in the livestock industry, but is still a relatively new concept in the grains and oilseeds industry. These practices have particular value in preventing the introduction… Continue reading Biosecurity for Preventing the Introduction of Crop Pests
Why Weeds Are Crucial to the Ecosystem
Source: Andre Mayer, Dan Kraus, cbc.ca, June 1, 2020 While unsightly at times, weeds can actually be doing more good than harm! Weed is a very subjective term. There is no scientific definition that says: this is a weed, this is not a weed. They’re basically plants that are in a place where people don’t… Continue reading Why Weeds Are Crucial to the Ecosystem
Know Your Enemy: Kochia Biology and Control
By Shannon Chant, PAg., Crops Extension Specialist, Swift Current Kochia plants have been easy to find in Saskatchewan over the last few years. Unfortunately, kochia’s biology and herbicide-resistant populations make it a difficult weed to control. Like any other weed, kochia plants can compete with crops for water, nutrients and sunlight. The best start to… Continue reading Know Your Enemy: Kochia Biology and Control
747 cannabis plants seized near Kindersley, Sask.
Source: Mickey Djuric, globalnews.ca, March 07, 2020 Over 700 cannabis plants were seized during traffic stop on March 4, 2020, near Kindersley, Sask. A traffic stop has led to the arrest of a British Columbia man after police discovered over 700 cannabis plants in his vehicle. Saskatchewan RCMP pulled over a vehicle in the Kindersley,… Continue reading 747 cannabis plants seized near Kindersley, Sask.