No till, chaff collection, forage in rotation, and chemical control all reduce weed pressure
Weed escapes, herbicide resistance, disease, and pests can all be assessed after spraying, says expert
They’re also ‘foraging’ for nutrients, deciding where to put their roots, and calling for help when under attack
You might think it’s crazy — but plants talk to each other and act in ways that are similar to animals and humans. “Step away from the idea of plants as factories and start to think of plants as individuals,” biological sciences professor JC Cahill told attendees at the Western Canadian Soil Health and Grazing […] Read more
Noxious Weeds: Perennial sow thistle causes yield loss and acts as a host for pests
Provincial crops specialist says scouting not only pays dividends this year, but allows you to fine-tune practices for future years
Noxious Weeds: Hoary alyssum
Provincial crop expert says it’s time to stop pretending it’s not ‘a huge issue’
There’s a critical window for controlling weeds, but it depends on both the crop and the threat posed by individual species
Noxious weeds: Canada thistle
Noxious weeds: Field scabious
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