Dry beans across Manitoba are mostly at the R2, or the beginning pod stage, which is the best time to apply fungicide for effective white mould control. » Read more...
The Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council awarded $1.65 million in federal funding for a national University of Guelph-led project on ways to use climate-smart soil management to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.» Read more...
Gowan Canada has launched a new herbicide for weed control in canola, lentils and other broadleaf crops. The product contains a Group 3 mode of action that will control weeds resistant to other herbicides.» Read more...
ESN is a controlled-release nitrogen product that can reduce the risk of volatilization with surface-applied N, or leaching and denitrification losses due to excess moisture. Manitoba researchers assessed the impact of ESN use, rate, placement and timing during a nine-year corn fertility study. » Learn more
A new bioherbicide is in the works that will offer Canadian growers another tool in integrated weed management. The bioherbicide utilizes a fungus found in Canadian thistle, and was initially developed by AAFC researchers in Saskatoon. Currently, a Quebec firm is in the process of reducing production costs for the product before bringing it to market. » Learn more