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Keeping lentils competitive: Adaptive weed control strategies are a must

As overseas markets for Canadian lentils expand, the number of acres planted with the crop is anticipated to grow throughout the prairie provinces in 2021. But with new opportunity come new challenges – specifically in weed management.

IP soybeans 101: Some extra attention can pay off with premiums from food-grade customers

Market premiums for identity-pre- served (IP) soybeans make them an attractive crop for many growers, but that extra profitability brings additional production considerations. Achieving good yields and quality requires different approaches to pest, pathogen and weed control, as well as extra patience.

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Problem: Soybean development and yield can be affected by weeds right from the start.  Developing soybeans are heavily influenced by what’s going on around them and can sense the presence of weeds even before they’re emerged.

A local independent agriculture retailer mobilized farmers around Lethbridge to maximize a donation from FMC. The Christmas Hope Partnership in Lethbridge was one of the big beneficiaries and will get a cheque for $6,000.   

Similar to corn and other crops, controlling weeds early and through the critical weed-free period for soybeans is very important for maximizing yields and crop performance. Although soybeans are quite adaptable, research is showing they are very sensitive to early season weed competition and need all the help they can get until the plants are large enough to crowd out competition.

Striped flea beetles join crucifer on the the list of flea beetles controlled by Pounce 384EC insecticide in canola.

“This is an important registration for canola growers,” says Frances Boddy, product manager at FMC. “The incidence of striped flea beetles across the Prairies is rising. Flea beetles are becoming a chronic problem and growers have been searching for an effective foliar solution to support their seed treatment package.”

Problem: Multi-herbicide resistant waterhemp populations are showing up across Southern Ontario. Populations of this problem weed have recently shown Group 14 herbicide resistance.

Solution: Though there are populations of waterhemp with Group 14 resistance, Group 14 herbicides that are applied prior to planting/crop emergence (PRE) are still effective in controlling waterhemp.