Flax TIPS: Post-harvest Management Considerations and Planning for Next Year October 24, 2017 The 2017 growing season saw a departure from average precipitation, with much of the flax growing regions of the Prairies Read More
Flax TIPS: September Tips – Harvest, losses and storing flax under varying conditions October 2, 2017 Whether you decided to swath, use a pre-harvest/desiccant or are waiting for frost, here are some considerations before starting to Read More
Flax TIPS: Getting Ready for Harvest: Late Season Insect Monitoring, Pre-Harvest Intervals, Desiccation Timing and more. August 25, 2017 Late Season Insect Monitoring There are several insects pests, as illustrated below that can affect flax during flowering and boll Read More
Flax TIPS: July Tips: Disease and Insect Monitoring July 18, 2017 The following highlights issues in abiotic stress, disease and insect monitoring for the 2017 growing season. Always remember, comprehensive scouting Read More
Flax TIPS: Emergence Monitoring: Issues for 2017 June 6, 2017 According to most recent Provincial crop reports, seeding is 57% complete in Alberta, 81% complete in Saskatchewan and 90% complete Read More
Flax TIPS: Getting off to a good start: Quick tips for successful flax stand May 11, 2017 1. Field preparations Flax is small-seeded so measures should be taken to ensure the field is well prepared to promote Read More
Flax TIPS: Variety selection for 2017 April 11, 2017 1. Which variety should I grow? Revised April 20th, 2017 Variety selection should be based on a number of factors Read More
Flax TIPS: Planning for 2017: Field selection March 10, 2017 Soil Characteristics Flax is well adapted to fit in crop rotations in all soil zones of the Canadian Prairies. However Read More
Flax TIPS: Seed Quality for 2017: Why, how and what to do now? February 2, 2017 Low Test Weight According to the Canadian Grain Commission 2016 preliminary report, 86% of flaxseed samples graded CW No.1, down Read More
Flax TIPS: Six Things to Do to Prevent Heated Flax December 21, 2016 The first reports of grain spoilage in bins often happen in December. Often the lack of snow on one particular Read More