Control the toughest weeds

Know what you’re up against so you can plan to defeat it.

Five steps to solid weed management

Scout

Start by scouting fields in the fall. If you know what your weed pressure looks like, you’ll have a starting point to build a weed control plan for next year.

Plan

Work out a plan with an agronomist. Compile a list of what you want to accomplish, taking crop rotation, chemical rotation, herbicide carryover and resistance

Save

Book products you’ll need early to take advantage of manufacturer programming dollars and have a back-up plan ready for the areas you’re uncertain

Start clean

Start with a clean field and seed early. If you have a lot of weed pressure, consider a post-harvest burn down with multiple modes of action. Scout early in the

Optimize

Get the most out of your products and spray at the right time to avoid yield loss. Use proper water volumes and travel speeds to ensure adequate coverage.

What’s your toughest weed?

We’ve narrowed down the top weed challenges in western Canada that can have an economic impact on the value of your crop. We’ve given each one a difficulty rating and identified their key traits and best methods of control, including herbicide product options. *Always read and follow label directions.

Choose your weed

February 10,2022

Clean up your act by ridding yourself of cleavers

If cleavers are the usual suspects in your field, cut them down with these tips

May 10,2018

Win the war on weeds

Action today will pay off this season and beyond.

March 03,2022

Can you afford not to do a pre-seed herbicide application?

There’s still a need for pre-seed weed control in a rushed spring, and we'll tell you why.

June 10,2019

Strategies for surviving drought

To get your best possible crop under the circumstances, focus on three key areas: weed control, plant nutrition, and plant health. When there is very little ava

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