We demonstrated three best management practices for red clover growers, first assessing the feasibility of production by assessing the prevalence of root and crown rot disease in early spring, then monitoring and night spraying control of the major insect pest the lesser clover leaf weevil…

The crop tolerance of red clover and weed control efficacy of fall-applied herbicides was evaluated in a field trial planted at Melfort, SK, spring 2017.

The aim of the trial was screening of six fall-applied products at 1X and 2X recommended rates of application and compare the application to an unsprayed control (check). The treatments were not replicated and yield data was not collected. However, the researchers at the Northeast Agriculture Research Foundation identified products with potential for use in seed production.

Although NARF has had an uncertain spring due to Covid-19 we have been able to get more trials in the ground then we would have ever anticipated with all the uncertainty in April/May.

Objective/Rationale: To evaluate crop tolerance and weed control efficacy of potential new herbicides for use in Annual Ryegrass for seed production in support of registration under the Minor Use Program.

Objective/Rationale: To evaluate the crop tolerance and weed control efficacy of spring-applied herbicides to Red clover, in support of registration under the Minor Use Program.

Objective/Rationale: To evaluate crop tolerance of Alsike clover and weed control efficacy of spring-applied herbicides in support of registration under the Minor Use Program.

Objective/Rationale: To evaluate crop tolerance and weed control efficacy of potential spring applied herbicides for use in established red clover, in support of registration under the Minor Use Program.

Objectives: This project evaluates and demonstrates the use of direct seeding with the use of pre-seeding herbicide applications or pre-seeding cultivation when establishing forage seed crops.

Objectives: Controlling lesser clover leaf weevil has become an important operation in the production of red clover seed in Saskatchewan, yet producers are often unsure of proper timing of application.

Project Objectives: SFSDC wanted to demonstrate the importance of controlling Noxious and hard to control weeds such as cleavers and wild oats in established forage legume seed crops. The project used registered herbicides, including those registered under the minor use registration program, for weed control.

Project Objectives: The objective of this project was to demonstrate the importance of the control of leaf diseases and their impact on forage seed yield and quality as well as forage quality. The project uses registered fungicides on established timothy and tall fescue crops.

Project Objective: SFSDC wanted to demonstrate the importance of controlling noxious and hard to control weeds in established forage grass seed crops. The project used registered herbicides, including those registered under the minor use registration program, for weed control.

Chapter 1: Efficacy and mechanisms of communication disruption of the red clover casebearer moth (Coleophora deauratella) with attractive and unattractive pheromone formulations.

Weed control is critical in the establishment year for forages grown for seed production. With that in mind we initiated a research trial to identify herbicide options that provide adequate weed control while posing acceptable risk of crop damage for selected forage species where suitable weed control treatments do not currently exist.

Project Objectives: The Saskatchewan Forage Seed Development Commission (SFSDC) wanted to demonstrate the use of registered fungicides, Tilt 250 E (propiconozole) on timothy and Headline EC (pyraclostrobin) on perennial ryegrass, to determine if leaf disease could be controlled and seed yield and quality improved.

The bromegrass seed midge (Contarinia bromicola, Figure 1) is a common pest of smooth bromegrass (Bromus inermis) in Saskatchewan, reported to cause seed yield reductions up to 50% (Knowles 1973).

Objective: To determine the efficacy of the insecticides Cygon, Decis and Sevin XLR for the control of lesser clover leaf weevil in established red clover.

Objective: To determine the tolerance of established red clover to a number of post-emergence herbicides. Three studies were conducted in the Arborfield – Carrot River; however, seed yields were obtained only at the two Arborfield sites.

Invasive plant species are non-native plants introduced outside of their natural habitats. In this new environment, free from their natural ‘enemies’, they have an advantage that allows them to out-compete native plants and agricultural crops for space, moisture and nutrients.

Become familiar with plant identification and control strategies. Inspect pastures, holding pens, corrals, trails, salting locations, watering sites, and fireguards regularly. Inspect and clean vehicles, including undercarriage, prior to entering or leaving pastures. Ensure that feed sources are weed-free.