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Western Canada Winter Wheat Development
Click the Image Above: Different Stages of Development correspond to
different Chapters in the Winter Wheat Production Manual!

TOP TEN REASONS
TO GROW WINTER WHEAT IN WESTERN CANADA
- Good
fit with conservation farming systems.
- More
efficient water utilization than spring seeded crops.
- Avoids
wheat midge damage due to early heading – no need for
insecticides.
- Good
weed competitor so wild oat herbicide not usually required –
saves up to $15.00 per acre in input costs.
- No spraying
for wild oat reduces selection pressure for herbicide resistance.
- Reduced
risk of Fusarium head blight due to early development and maturity.
- Avoids
seeding problems on late, wet springs. Earlier harvest than
spring wheat.
- Lower
energy requirements due to reduced tillage and pesticide use.
- Less
disturbance to wildlife, especially waterfowl and upland game
birds.
- High yield
potential and reduced pesticide costs mean greater potential
for increased returns per acre.
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