New website against weeds launched: PrairieWeeds.com

Producers across the Prairies now have an ally in their ongoing battle against weeds.

The Western Grains Research Foundation (WGRF) has officially launched PrairieWeeds.com, a comprehensive online platform designed to support the Prairie Weed Monitoring Network (PWMN) through the Integrated Crop Agronomy Cluster. This development provides farmers, agronomists, and researchers with valuable resources to manage weeds more effectively, anticipate new threats, and mitigate herbicide-resistant weeds.

Dr. Charles Geddes, weed scientist and project leader at Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC), emphasizes the significance of this digital platform.

“Prairieweeds.com will serve as the digital home of the PWMN, offering a wealth of resources and up-to-date information on weed abundance, herbicide resistance, and integrated weed management specific to the Canadian Prairies.”

This initiative will allow farmers to access real-time data on weed populations, helping them make informed decisions about weed control strategies. The platform also provides insights into herbicide-resistant weeds.

The Prairie Weed Monitoring Network (PWMN) is supported by funding from Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada through the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership’s AgriScience Program – Clusters Component, WGRF, Alberta Grains, Alberta Canola, SaskCanola, Saskatchewan Wheat Development Commission, Saskatchewan Pulse Growers, Manitoba Crop Alliance, Manitoba Pulse and Soybean Growers, Manitoba Canola Growers Association, and Prairie Oat Growers Association.