Once harvest is done, many producers start planning for next year and thoughts turn to weed control. Spring weed control is important but some weeds are best controlled with a late fall herbicide application. Producers can make next spring’s weed control easier using a post harvest herbicide application. Winter annuals germinate in the fall and […] Read more
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Consider fall spraying for best weed control
Climate change may favour insects
LETHBRIDGE – An increase in temperature and changes to local precipitation patterns caused by climate change could allow three minor insect pests to expand their range and severity. Owen Olfert, a research scientist with Agriculture Canada in Saskatoon, said climate is the dominant factor determining the distribution and abundance of most insects. He said moisture […] Read more
Organic fertility: are green manures enough? – Organic Matters
Every crop carries a package of nutrients that is removed from the soil. These nutrients are lost when the crop is sold off the farm and must be replaced if soil fertility is to be maintained. Finding acceptable ways to replace lost nutrients is crucial to the long-term success of organic farming. “In the prairie […] Read more
New Product – Telehandler series
New Holland recently introduced its LM5000 series of telehandlers. The units combine the vertical lift of a forklift, the strength and speed of a wheel loader and the manoeuvrability of a skid steer. Three models are available, with a maximum lift capacity of 8,800 pounds and a lift height up to 31.5 feet. All are […] Read more
Post-harvest best for dandelion control
LETHBRIDGE – Research at the University of Saskatchewan suggests farmers should spray their fields for dandelions in the fall rather than the spring. And they shouldn’t wait until October. September is best. Ken Sapsford, a research assistant in the university’s plant sciences department, said Express, Express Pack, PrePass and Spectrum, which are all applied in […] Read more
Weed research explores when, what and how often
The University of Saskatchewan has researched dandelion control for most of this decade. Ken Sapsford, a research assistant with the plant sciences department, has been looking at the timing of spring applications: before flower; full flower or after seed set; fall versus spring applications and late September versus late October applications. Research is also focused […] Read more
Convert liquid cart into grain wagon
LEMBERG, Sask. – Farmers who use a Pattison liquid cart to haul fertilizer behind their seeding equipment may not be aware that it can be converted to a grain cart for harvest. Rick Pattison, president of Pattison Liquid Systems in Lemberg, said his company built a modular grain hopper a few years ago to fit […] Read more
Unplug bin yard bottleneck
FARGO, N.D. – High capacity combines working with grain carts and semi trucks have significantly improved harvest efficiency. But on many farms, the larger machines have simply moved the bottleneck from the field to the bin site. Sitting idle in the combine cab with a full hopper while waiting for the truck can give a […] Read more
Keep air up in shoe for canola harvest
Henry Guenter was a service manager for Massey Ferguson for years. Crop germination was good this year and many farmers felt they had a bumper crop in the making. Then it turned hot and dry, producing an abundance of small kernels. Farmers may be thinking, “How will I ever save that canola? I had a […] Read more
New Products
Pre-seed burnoff Farmers can now do a fall pre-seed burnoff before seeding winter wheat, using DuPont’s Express SG tank-mixed with glyphosate. The company says the herbicide can control dandelions, narrow-leaved hawk’s beard, stinkweed and volunteer canola. Winter wheat can be seeded 24 hours after application. For fall burnoff, apply Express SG at a rate of […] Read more
