Managing wild oats starts in spring

Apr 15, 2025

Wild oats are one of the most important weeds to manage in cereal production. They cause yield reduction as they compete with the crops for moisture and resources. In addition, the presence of wild oat seeds may downgrade the grain or increase cleaning costs.

Wild oat management starts in spring. With well-planned integrated management, the damage caused by wild oats can be mitigated, and the wild oats seedbank be reduced.

Herbicide
Herbicide is one of the effective tools in managing wild oats. The herbicides registered to manage wild oats in Alberta are listed on Alberta Bluebook 2025, Page 439:

The herbicides listed in the table include both pre- and post-emergence herbicides. If more than one herbicide is used to manage wild oats, rotate the modes of action to manage the risks of herbicide resistance. Common herbicide products and their herbicide groups are summarized as follows:

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Video: Why Port Infrastructure is Key to Growing Canada's Farms and Economy

Grain Farmers of Ontario (GFO) knows that strong, modern port infrastructure is vital to the success of Canada’s agriculture. When our ports grow, Ontario grain farmers and Canadian farms grow too—and when we grow, Canada grows.

In this video, we highlight the importance of investing in port infrastructure and how these investments are key to growing Ontario agriculture and supporting global trade. The footage showcases the strength of both Ontario’s farming landscapes and vital port operations, including some key visuals from HOPA Ports, which we are grateful to use in this project.

Ontario’s grain farmers rely on efficient, sustainable ports and seaway systems to move grain to markets around the world. Port investments are crucial to increasing market access, driving economic growth, and ensuring food security for all Canadians.

Why Port Infrastructure Matters:

Investing in Ports = Investing in Farms: Modernized ports support the export of Canadian grain, driving growth in agriculture.

Sustainable Growth: Learn how stronger ports reduce environmental impact while boosting economic stability.

Global Trade Opportunities: Improved port and seaway systems help farmers access new global markets for their grain.

Stronger Communities: Investment in ports means more stable jobs and economic growth for rural communities across Ontario and Canada.

We are proud to support the ongoing investment in port infrastructure and to shine a light on its vital role in feeding the world and securing a prosperous future for Canadian agriculture.

Special thanks to HOPA Ports for providing some of the stunning port footage featured in this video.