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Soybean Production Could Drop For First Time In Eight Years

Soybean production in Canada is anticipated to fall for the first time since 2007.
 
According to the latest Statistics Canada report on principal field crop production, Canadian farmers reported that soybean production could fall by two per cent this year, which reflects a decline in harvested area. Soybean production in Manitoba is reported at 1.3 million tonnes, which is 14 per cent higher than last year.
 
Farmers also expect lower wheat and canola production compared to last year. Nationally, canola production is expected to drop by about 13 per cent from last year, which Stats Canada says is due to a lower expected average yield and fewer harvested acres.
 
Source : PortageOnline

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Spring weed control in winter wheat with Broadway® Star (pyroxsulam + florasulam)

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#CortevaTalks brings you a short update with Cereal Herbicides Category Manager, Alister McRobbie, on how to get the most out of Broadway® Star.

Significant populations of grassweeds, including ryegrass and brome, can threaten winter wheat yields. Spring applications of a contact graminicide, such as Broadway Star from Corteva Agriscience, can clear problem weeds, allowing crops to grow away in the spring.

Broadway Star (pyroxsulam + florasulam) controls ryegrass, sterile brome, wild oats and a range of broad-leaved weeds such as cleavers. It can be applied to winter wheat up until GS32, but the earlier the application is made, the smaller the weed, and the greater the benefit to the crop. Weeds should be actively growing. A good rule of thumb is that if your grass needs cutting, conditions are right to apply Broadway Star.