An unofficial project tracking the distribution of kochia on the Prairies has found that it’s present and possibly established in more northerly regions.
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Kochia migrates north
A website where observers can post sightings shows the weed is moving into the northern Prairies
New Saskatchewan study aims to prevent invasive weeds
Two weeds in particular, palmer amaranth and waterhemp, are cause for concern because of their herbicide resistance
Shaun Sharpe is on a mission to keep palmer amaranth and waterhemp weeds out of Saskatchewan.
Crop spraying season can come with a great deal of stress
Despite all the stress, it’s a good feeling when you see those darn weeds dying.
Research looks at fertilizer use to control leafy spurge
The idea is that fungi could become parasitic and take their resources from leafy spurge plants if the soil nutrients are rich enough
An integrated approach to controlling leafy spurge may include fertilizer, according to recent research.
New weed control draft picks take to the field
Eleven products added to Manitoba crop protection guide will help farmers keep ahead of weeds
Several new herbicides have been added to Manitoba Agriculture’s 2024 Guide to Field Crop Protection.
Herbicide-resistant kochia puts pressure on no-till systems
Kochia populations in Saskatchewan and North Dakota are now resistant to group 14 herbicides, leaving fewer options for Prairie farmers
Based on preliminary data from a recent Prairie-wide kochia survey, AAFC’s Charles Geddes suspects Group 14-resistant kochia is now present in multiple fields in Saskatchewan and expects it could soon be confirmed in other regions as well.
Good agronomy urged under uncertain canola market
With tariffs and trade wars looming, Canadian canola growers are urged to eke out every bit of efficiency in their 2025 canola production
With tariffs and trade wars looming, Canadian canola growers are urged to eke out every bit of efficiency in their 2025 canola production.
Grow forages, starve weeds
Forages disrupt weed routines and slow herbicide resistance — if you can use them
“Forages actually can be used to combat resistant weeds,” Kim Brown says. “A perennial forage stand will last for several years, but in a spring annual crop rotation, you’re dealing almost exclusively with annual crops most of the time.”
What would happen if Roundup disappeared?
Bayer hints it might stop selling Roundup due to legal problems; what could it mean for farmers?
As Bayer hints it may soon exit the glyphosate business, the once-hypothetical scenario of farming without Roundup is suddenly on the table.
New herbicide on the horizon
A new herbicide with a novel active ingredient could soon become available for Pairie farmers struggling with kochia and other weeds.
