By John Ippolito, Regional Crops Specialist, Ministry of Agriculture, Regional Services, Kindersley Biosecurity Biosecurity practices have been common on intensive livestock operations for a long time. Biosecurity on a grain farm is a relatively new concept for many mainly as a result of grain farming not being conducted in confined spaces and being more difficult to… Continue reading Biosecurity on Grain Farms
Tag: Weeds/Pests
Weed Control for the 2017 Crop Begins This Fall
By John Ippolito, Regional Crops Specialist, Ministry of Agriculture, Regional Services, Kindersley Weed Control There are a few weeds that were particularly troublesome in the 2016 crop. Two of real concern are Canada thistle and Narrow-leaved hawk’s beard. Part of the solution for these weeds is to start control measures in the previous fall. Narrow-leaved hawk’s beard… Continue reading Weed Control for the 2017 Crop Begins This Fall
Pea leaf weevil strikes southern Alta.
By Robin Booker, The Western Producer, June 2, 2016 A mild winter helped the pest survive the winter, and an early and warm spring gave it an extra boost Southern Alberta is suffering through the worst pea leaf weevil outbreak in its history. “It’s the number one insect concern for growers of peas and fababeans.… Continue reading Pea leaf weevil strikes southern Alta.
Scouting for Weeds in Forage Stands
By Sarah Sommerfeld, PAg, Regional Forage Specialist, Saskatchewan Ministry of Agriculture Adoption of weed management strategies for forage stands can be a valuable tool. Weeds often associated with forage stands are plants that are perennial, aggressive growing and hard to control. Such plants can include Canada thistle, foxtail barley, dandelion, leafy spurge, absinthe wormwood, and common tansy. … Continue reading Scouting for Weeds in Forage Stands
2014 – 2015 Weed Survey
By John Ippolito, Regional Crops Specialist, Ministry of Agriculture, Regional Services, Kindersley Weed Survey Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada staff conducted a weed survey across Saskatchewan during the 2014 and 2015 growing seasons. The weed surveys were conducted in the major field crops during July and August so it was recording the weeds that were present after… Continue reading 2014 – 2015 Weed Survey