Soil moistures heading into winter

Nov 22, 2018

First off today we continue our interview with Ralph Wright, head of agro-meteorology with Alberta Agriculture and Forestry, about soil moisture reserves heading into winter. Yesterday, Wright talked about the start of the growing season, and three major frosts that came in August and September. Then, says Wright, it was the early snow.

Interview with Ralph Wright (3:42 minutes) (1.69 Mb)

You can find all sorts of maps, Alberta weather and Alberta climate related information at www.weatherdata.ca.

Source : Alberta agriculture and forestry

Video: Wisconsin Corn and Soybean Weed Management Updates and Considerations for 2026 and Beyond

Dr. Rodrigo Werle, associate professor and extension weed scientist, UW–Madison, shares the latest updates and future considerations for corn and soybean weed management in Wisconsin. This presentation covers herbicide resistance trends in waterhemp, including newly confirmed cases of HPPD and S-metolachlor resistance, and emphasizes the importance of residual herbicides and strategic tank mixes for consistent control. Rodrigo also introduces upcoming technologies like Vyconic soybeans and new herbicide products, discusses integrated weed management strategies such as planting green with cover crops, and highlights practical recommendations for 2026 and beyond.

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