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Watch for Stink Bugs in Saskatchewan Crops
As the season progresses in Saskatchewan, growers should stay alert for stink bugs. These pests are becoming more common in Western...


Wheat Stem Sawfly
In the last couple weeks, there has been a noticeable amount of wheat stem sawfly presence in wheat and durum fields. The adults are...


Hessian Fly Making an Appearance in Cereals
This season we have noticed hessian fly in our Southern scouting regions. Hessian fly adults will lay eggs on leaf surfaces of cereals...


How Can Variable Rate Fertility Benefit Your Farm?
Many of our growers are already experiencing the benefits of VR fertility, however some have yet to be convinced. A description of the...


Another Tool in the Weed Management Toolbox
Fall-applied residual herbicides can be a valuable tool for weed management. It allows for weeds to be managed earlier in the season,...


When Did You Last Test the Micronutrients in Your Soil?
When we think about soil fertility, the focus often falls on macronutrients like nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium. But...


Alternaria Black Spot
Alternaria black spot, a plant disease caused by fungal pathogens, is present in most years across the prairies. However, moisture and...


Plants Are Smarter Than We Think: How Root Development Gives Hope In Dry Spring
While the lack of rain this spring has certainly been abnormal, all hope is not lost. Plants are very smart in the sense that they will...


Liberty Tips and Tricks
Early seeded crops are in full swing for in-crop spraying and it’s been a tricky spray season with the wind and cold nights. Spraying...


Summer Series: Are you getting the right advice for your farm?
"Bring more value," Ag Grow's Kara Annand tells advisors. [Make It Count] This summer, the top job for more farmers will be to get busy...
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