Can insecticides and beneficial insects team up to help control Western Bean Cutworm (WBC)? 

Yes (with the right insecticide)

Since the introduction of Bt corn hybrids that are traited for ECB control, many field corn growers have crossed European Corn Borer (ECB) off their list of pests to worry about during the growing season. That's a bad idea.

Spider mites can become a problem when conditions are hot and dry at the start of wheat harvest. Read how to scout for them and what to do about it if you encounter an infestation.

The Kale Porteous Memorial Splash Park project in Bow Island, Alberta got a $5,000 boost by winning the most votes in the Clean Fields, Community Yields bonus.

We're thrilled that we were able to help such a worthy cause get closer to its funding goal. 

Media contact: Krista Henry

Managing resistance means using different modes of action 

Whether you are growing canola, cereals, lentils, soybeans or pulses, when herbicide resistance is confirmed on farm, increased input costs immediately come in mind. However, there ae a number of other costs growers need to factor in, which can include: 

It’s ‘WFH’ week... again. Bad habits may be creeping in and you might feel your productivity starting to slip.

This book by Canadian author Chris Bailey promises that you’ll learn how to accomplish more by better managing your time, attention and energy. Bailey spent a year interviewing top productivity experts and lays out the secret sauce for getting more done. 

You’ve talked through product options. You’ve talked about delivery, quoted a price and now you just need the go ahead. 

But there’s a long pause at the other end of the phone. You can’t see the customer, let alone read their body language. 

Covid-19 social isolation has meant there are a lot of big deals happening over the phone between farmers and retailers.

Communicate, over-communicate, then communicate again

A crisis creates an information void. The worst thing to do when your world gets turned upside down is horde information. Instead, ask questions, listen, figure out what’s happening and tell your team. Communicate often and in short bursts that get maximum information across without constantly interrupting your team from accomplishing tasks. Maybe that looks like a daily email or an end-of-day team huddle.

Number one canola tip - control kochia and cleavers early

Application timing is a critical factor in controlling both kochia and cleavers, but achieving top results requires an understanding of each weeds’ growth patterns.