Synergy.AG Lumsden

07/21/2025

📞 Talk to a Synergy rep today to discuss your pre-harvest options.

⚠️ Be sure to consult your grain buyer where applications of glyphosate are used!

‼️ Dry down times will vary with environmental conditions

Synergy Lumsden 306-731-1200

07/16/2025

07/15/2025

Sclerotinia (White Mold) is a fungal disease caused primarily by Sclerotinia sclerotiorum.

🦠 What It Is:
- A soil-borne fungus that produces sclerotia — hard, black, seed-like structures that allow the fungus to survive in the soil for several years.
- Commonly known as white mold due to the fluffy, white fungal growth seen on infected tissues.

👀 What to Watch For:
- White, cottony fungal growth on stems, pods, or leaves — especially in the crop canopy.
- Premature wilting or lodging of plants.
- Bleached, shredded stems near the base.
- Presence of black sclerotia inside stems or on the soil surface.

🌦️ Favourable Conditions:
- Cool, wet, and humid weather during flowering.
- Dense crop canopies that restrict air flow and trap moisture.
- Prolonged periods of leaf wetness and humidity, especially after rain or irrigation.

🌱 Why It Matters:
- Can cause significant yield loss and quality reduction.
- Particularly damaging in years with frequent rains during flowering.
- Once established, it's difficult to control and can persist in the soil for years.

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Petal testing is a powerful in-season diagnostic tool used in canola crops to detect the presence of Sclerotinia (white mold) spores before symptoms appear.

Here’s why it’s worth your time:

✅ Early Disease Detection
By testing canola petals during early to mid-flower (20–50% bloom), you can determine if Sclerotinia risk is high — before visible damage occurs.

✅ Targeted Fungicide Application
Petal tests help you make informed spray decisions, applying fungicide only when needed — saving you money and protecting your crop at the right time.

✅ Improved Yield Protection
Sclerotinia infection during flowering can significantly reduce yield. Knowing spore levels allows for timely intervention to reduce losses.

✅ Field-Specific Data
Results are localized to your farm, giving you a better picture than general regional forecasts.

07/15/2025

🌼 Is your canola flowering this week? With the rainy weather and moderate temperatures this week, it might be time to consider fungicide.

Sclerotinia (aka White Mould) is a fungus that can affect yield via the following:

- smaller & fewer seeds
- premature ripening
-pod shatter
-loss of shrivelled seeds during combining
-lodging

Talk to a Synergy rep today to discuss your canola fungicide options.

Photo credit to canola council of Canada

07/11/2025

that heat blast does not only impact canola? Heat blast can cause flower/pod abortion in canola, cereals and pulse crops. It has been reported that heat blast can reduce canola yields up to 20% in severe drought and hot conditions.

07/11/2025

🐞 Information on some of the insects we have been finding the past couple weeks!

07/07/2025

🌱 Are you looking for an alternative chemical group to tackle resistant wild oats or problem kochia??

👀 Look no further- recieve great discounts if you purchase by August 31 for fall application.

🔥 fall is a great time to apply these residual control herbicides to reduce spring workload and ensure good moisture activation in the spring!

07/02/2025

🐜 2025 is lining up to be the year of the Cabbage Seedpod Weevil in canola.

‼️ The best way to scout for weevils is using a sweep net. Take a full 180 degree sweep of the canola at flower height in multiple locations in the field. 2-4 weevils in a single sweep is considered spraying threshold. Spraying should be done around 10% flower- this is when adults are most active and laying eggs in new pods.

🔥 Weevils will create a hole in the canola pod where they lay their eggs. The larvae will then feed on developing seeds inside the pod and create a second hole in the pod for exiting as adults.

🚨 Did you know these weevils can fall to the ground and play dead until predators have passed?

06/27/2025

In 2024, we continued to reach economic thresholds for grasshoppers in some areas, and we also experience an influx of aphids at alarming numbers in canaryseed, peas and lentils.

Are you ready for what 2025 has in store? Be proactive this year and get your insecticide on farm so you are prepared for what ever comes your way.

Synergy Lumsden 306-731-1200

06/23/2025

Don’t be fooled by the cool, dry summer we have had so far. These recent rains, coupled with moderate temperatures as the plants go into the reproductive stage of their lifecycle have the potential to create a fair amount of disease.

Remember Fungicide should be applied PREVENTATIVELY

Consider your options and talk to a Synergy member today!

06/05/2025

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Ever struggled with having too much straw going through the combine? Manipulator PGR might be the answer you are looking for!

Straw management and improved harvestability!

Give Synergy Lumsden a call today 306-731-1200

05/30/2025

Cutworm Threat: Early Scouting Is Key 🚨

Farmers, it’s time to get ahead of cutworm damage before these pests take a bite out of your yields!

🌱 Why Early Scouting Matters:
Cutworms can quickly clip young plants at the soil surface, leading to poor stand establishment and major re-seeding costs. They target crops like cereals, canola, corn, and pulses.

👀 Signs to Watch For:
🔹 Missing or Wilted Plants: Random gaps or wilted seedlings can signal cutworm feeding.
🔹 Fresh Feeding Damage: Look for plants that have been cut off at or just below ground level.
🔹 Cutworms in Soil: Dig around damaged areas, especially near the base of plants, to find curled, soft-bodied caterpillars.

📅 When to Scout:
Start scouting early, from seedling emergence through early crop development. Cutworm activity peaks during warm nights in spring. Regular monitoring is crucial, especially in fields with a history of issues.

🌾 Why Early Detection Is Crucial:
🔹 Timely Intervention: Catching infestations early gives you a chance to take effective action before stands are severely thinned.
🔹 Minimize Re-Seeding: Protect your investment by identifying and managing cutworm hot spots before reseeding becomes necessary.

🔧 Management Tips:
🔹 Insecticide Application: Targeted insecticide treatments at threshold levels can save your crop when cutworm pressure is high.
🔹 Field Hygiene: Reduce w**d cover before planting to limit food sources for early cutworm stages.
🔹 Crop Rotation: Rotate crops to disrupt the lifecycle and lower risk for future infestations.

🚜 Pro Tip:
Scout in the evening or early morning when cutworms are most active at the soil surface. Focus on higher-risk areas like hilltops, field edges, and lighter soils where they often strike first.

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