Watch the presentations from Dr. Randy Kutcher on research into FHB management and Dr. Tom Wolf on spraying techniques for cereal diseases.
Read MoreThank you for attending the webinar with Dr. Randy Kutcher and Dr. Tom Wolf on Fusarium Management. This event is approved for two Integrated Pest Management continuing education credits by the Certified Crop Advisor Board, one for each presentation.
Read MoreDr. Jeff Schoenau, professor of soil fertility and professional agrologist who works in the Department of Soil Science at the University of Saskatchewan, discusses the use of phosphorus and micronutrients to increase wheat fertility. This is part of the Think Wheat series of extension events for wheat producers and agronomists.
Read MoreFarmers are invited to participate in the Crop Rotation Survey workshops! Your participation will help provide a voice for Saskatchewan farmers regarding carbon sequestration, GHG emissions, and soil and land stewardship.
Read MoreThe Saskatchewan Soil Conservation Association (SSCA) Carbon Committee has been moving forward as representing Saskatchewan farmers in policy creation for soil carbon sequestration. The SSCA’s history in soil carbon over the past 30 plus years has built the foundation for our position in government discussions on soil carbon sequestration on agriculture soils.
Read MoreA relatively small number of insect species can be major limiting factors in wheat production. Several parts of plants are attacked by specific species and each can cause damage that reduces yields and quality. One of the more important of these is the Sitodiplosis mosellana, more commonly known as the wheat midge. This small (2-3 mm) fly lays eggs under the glumes or floret grooves of newly emerged heads. Eggs are laid late June to early July in the evening, near sunset, individually or in clusters of 3-4.
Read MoreIf you weren't able to attend one of the Think Wheat 2020 meetings or just want to review some of the information presented, we now have two of the presentations available on video.
Read MoreInsects, diseases and weeds can hurt yields and quality. To understand the risks and potential damage associated with these pests, the Saskatchewan Ministry of Agriculture and its partners monitor the presence, abundance and impact of important crop pests in Saskatchewan. The ministry also employs the assistance of contractors and volunteers to conduct this work.
Read MoreThe Wheat Initiative’s - Agronomy Expert Working Group is trying to better understand how knowledge mobilization and technology transfer tools can be adapted to meet regional needs in a digital world. A first step in this endeavor is to conduct a GROWER survey of what knowledge transfer tools are working in different jurisdictions.
Read MoreThe Saskatchewan Wheat Development Commission (Sask Wheat) is reminding Saskatchewan wheat producers to only use products registered for pre-harvest application of weed management to dry down weeds such as volunteer canola in wheat crops, and to always apply these products according to the label.
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First and foremost, focus your preparations on getting the timing right. The window is narrow, so be prepared to spray a lot of area in a short time. Have the product on-hand. Check forecast maps. Scout daily. Talk to an aerial applicator well in advance so you have a fallback.
Read MoreIn spite of the current weather not seeming to favour the development of FHB, FHB cannot be ruled out and producers must be prepared to manage it in 2019. With many crops hitting the heading stage soon, it will be important for producers to have their management strategy in place to minimize FHB infection, with the frequent scouting of fields and consideration of applying fungicide during the optimal timeframe being key elements of an effective management strategy.
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