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Herbicide resistant weeds are no longer a novelty, they’re the norm

By Lisa Guenther April 25, 2016

Hugh Beckie, a research scientist with Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, said it’s a challenge to get farmers to implement herbicide-resistance best management practices (BMP) because growers are diverse, and one size doesn’t fit all. But Beckie has found that growers who use BMPs tend to have less herbicide resistance. So, in the spirit of David[...]
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Dense patches of yellow toadflax will crowd out other vegetation.

Crops

Don’t be fooled by yellow toadflax’s good looks

By Association of Alberta Agricultural Fieldmen November 5, 2015

Reading Time: < 1 minute It’s often mistaken for a type of snapdragon, but don’t be fooled by this invader of fields and pastures. Originally brought from Europe as an ornamental, quick-spreading yellow toadflax — a.k.a. wild snapdragon — is found all across North America. It spreads by both seed (up to 5,000 seeds per stem) and its creeping root[...]
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Livestock

This poisonous invader is growing in numbers

By Association of Alberta Agricultural Fieldmen October 8, 2015

Reading Time: < 1 minute Introduced from Europe in the 1600s as an ornamental species, common tansy (sometimes called tangee) has been spotted across central Alberta and its numbers have been on the rise in recent years. The weed is particularly threatening in pasture and riparian habitats, but can also be found in disturbed soils and flower beds. Most livestock[...]
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Spotted knapweed thrives in harsh conditions.

Livestock

Don’t let this on your rangeland

By Association of Alberta Agricultural Fieldmen September 25, 2015

Reading Time: < 1 minute Spotted knapweed has been reported in many areas of the province, especially ones with lots of vehicle traffic. Calgary, major highways, and border crossings are just a few areas with high densities of this prohibited noxious weed. The plant skeletons get caught in vehicle undercarriages, contributing to its spread. It also thrives in disturbed sites[...]
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Canola, News

Poisonous weed found in Alberta canola fields

Devil’s trumpet is highly poisonous, but poses little risk when processed into canola meal or oil

By Jennifer Blair September 23, 2015

Reading Time: 4 minutes There’s still more questions than answers after a highly toxic prohibited weed was found in canola fields in three counties in north-central Alberta. Devil’s trumpet — also called jimsonweed — has been confirmed in Barrhead, Leduc, and Westlock counties, but how it got there and how widespread the problem is remains a mystery. “It would[...]
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Hay, Livestock

What to ask when purchasing hay

By Alberta Beef Producers Grass Routes Newsletter September 15, 2015

Reading Time: < 1 minute Hay supplies and prices have been at a premium, but when purchasing hay it is important to keep quality in mind. There is always a risk when buying hay from unknown sources, including poor nutritional quality; a different species mixture than you expected; excessive dust or mould; or a high proportion of weeds. Here are[...]
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Cattle don’t like tall buttercup, but that can allow it to take over a pasture.

Livestock, News

Bitter weed a common sight in Alberta

Noxious grassland invader: Tall buttercup

By Association of Alberta Agricultural Fieldmen September 10, 2015

Reading Time: < 1 minute Tall buttercup is often found in Alberta, including in the MD of Lesser Slave River as well as Big Lakes, Yellowhead, Clearwater, and Mountain View counties. This plant contains a bitter, irritating oil that is toxic and can harm grazing livestock, especially cattle. This weed is an invader of wet areas, preferring humus soils, but[...]
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Harsh conditions don’t bother orange hawkweed, which is spreading down the eastern slopes of the Rockies.

Crops, News

Mountain invader heading towards us

By Association of Alberta Agricultural Fieldmen August 13, 2015

Reading Time: < 1 minute Orange hawkweed has been spotted in recent years along the eastern slopes of the Rocky Mountains. It is common in forestry cut blocks and is spreading rapidly down ATV trails and roads. Hawkweed is an extremely invasive plant, with a triple-threat arsenal of reproductive methods. It is not only a prolific seed producer, but has[...]
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Manitoba organic farmer Jeremiah Evans is impressed with the weed control he’s getting with a new U.K.-made in-row cultivator.

Crops, News

The British are coming! And taking precision tillage to a new level

U.K. machine is pricey, but organic grain grower says it will easily pay for itself

By Lorraine Stevenson August 12, 2015

Reading Time: 2 minutes Jeremiah Evans has a new high-tech hand helping him control weeds on his organic farm. Last fall, Evans took delivery of a custom-built U.K.-manufactured Robocrop InRow Weeder, which uses cutting-edge video image analysis to identify and target weeds, leaving the crop behind. After seeing what the cultivator could do to his wild oats, thistle and[...]
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This Dame’s rocket plant was  found in the Pincher Creek area.

Crops, News

Dame’s rocket, a beautiful but rampant invasive species

By Association of Alberta Agricultural Fieldmen July 29, 2015

Reading Time: < 1 minute It’s beautiful, fragrant, and pollinators love it — but Dame’s rocket can spread at an alarming rate, especially in riparian areas. It is found across Alberta, and there are anecdotal reports this prolific seed producer from the mustard family is becoming more common this year. It’s found quite frequently at old farm sites, but is[...]
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Top 10 weed management practices

Don’t be fooled by yellow toadflax’s good looks

This poisonous invader is growing in numbers

Don’t let this on your rangeland

Poisonous weed found in Alberta canola fields

Bitter weed a common sight in Alberta

Mountain invader heading towards us

The British are coming! And taking precision tillage to a new level

Dame’s rocket, a beautiful but rampant invasive species

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