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2026 Spring Agronomy Newsletter

Canola 

Registered burnoff products that may be tank mixed with glyphosate or applied alone:

  • bromoxynil (must be applied with glyphosate)
  • carfentrazone
  • Certitude
  • Command Charge
  • Conquer II
  • IPCO Trigon
  • Prospect
  • quinclorac (Facet L)
  • Tough EC

Flax

Registered burnoff products that may be tank mixed with glyphosate or applied alone:

  • Authority Strike
  • GoldWing
  • Prospect
  • Glyphosate tank mixes for flax pre-burn include: bromoxynil, bromoxynil + MCPA, MCPA Amine, and Throne II Revenge.

Insect & Pest Monitoring

The Prairie Pest Monitoring Network has released 2025 insect maps. Explore populations of flax and canola pests like Bertha Armyworm, Cabbage Seedpod Weevil and Grasshoppers here. For weekly prairie insect information including insect and wind forecasts, risk maps and protocols, sign up for the Prairie Pest Monitoring Network newsletter. - Collaborative research project that SaskOilseeds co-funds

“Richardson’s ground squirrels are causing real damage for Saskatchewan farmers, and producers need effective, responsible tools to manage them,” SaskOilseeds Research Manager Doug Heath said in this MBC News article regarding emergency strychnine use approval. “This time-limited, tightly controlled emergency registration gives farmers access to an important option, while ensuring strong safeguards are in place for the environment and species at risk.” Spring is an effective time for Richardson Ground Squirrel (aka gopher) management. Click here for more information.

The Prairie Crop Disease Monitoring Network provides timely information about crop diseases on the Prairies and highlights effective disease management approaches. Click here to subscribe for in-season updates. - SaskOilseeds is a co-funder

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