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12 Nov Openers and seed treatments investigated in ultra-early wheat

Posted at 18:23h in Agronomy

In ultra-early seeding systems, a disc opener performed marginally better than a knife opener. Few benefits were realized from insecticide/fungicide seed treatments. Previous research found that seeding wheat ultra-early at a soil temperature trigger of >0C provided high, stable yields. The objectives of this subsequent research...

30 Apr Fluopyram fungicide seed treatment reduces blackleg

Posted at 20:32h in Disease

Several fungicides were evaluated for control of cotyledon infection by Leptosphaeria maculans and blackleg disease of canola. Under controlled environmental conditions, fluopyram showed greater efficacy than fluquinconazole in limiting cotyledon infection, while regular seed treatments with Prosper EverGold or Helix Vibrance were ineffective. In field...

20 Aug Winter wheat stand establishment strategies

Posted at 17:40h in Agronomy

Two research studies investigated best management practices for winter wheat stand establishment at 26 sites over three years across western Canada. A strong, integrated agronomic system with high seed rate near 40 plants per square foot, a dual fungicide/insecticide seed treatment, and vigorous seed provided...