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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