{"id":21235,"date":"2023-03-03T14:22:46","date_gmt":"2023-03-03T21:22:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/nufarm.com\/ca\/?p=21235"},"modified":"2025-03-03T14:48:28","modified_gmt":"2025-03-03T21:48:28","slug":"choosing-the-right-pre-seed-herbicide-for-your-crop-in-western-canada","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/2024.nufarm.com.au\/ca\/2023\/03\/03\/choosing-the-right-pre-seed-herbicide-for-your-crop-in-western-canada\/","title":{"rendered":"Choosing the Right Pre-Seed Herbicide for Your Crop in Western Canada"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Selecting an effective pre-seed herbicide is crucial for successful crop production in Western Canada, where varying soil zones and weed pressures demand tailored weed management strategies. Pre-seed herbicides like CONQUER<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> II, ThunderHawk<sup>\u00ae<\/sup>, GoldWing<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> and BlackHawk<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> EVO offer growers diverse solutions based on soil type, weed spectrum, and crop compatibility.<\/p>\n<p><strong>The Role of Pre-Seed Herbicides<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Pre-seed herbicides target weeds before crop emergence, creating a clean seedbed. They suppress weed competition for critical resources like water, nutrients and sunlight during early crop development. Benefits include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Enhanced crop germination and growth<\/li>\n<li>Improved weed control for reduced in-season interventions<\/li>\n<li>Increased yield potential and crop uniformity<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Given Western Canada\u2019s soil types\u2014black, brown, gray and transitional zones\u2014 and weed pressures,&nbsp; choosing the appropriate pre-seed herbicide is key to maximizing efficacy.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Overview of Key Pre-Seed Herbicides<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>CONQUER II<\/strong><\/p>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-14029\" src=\"https:\/\/nufarm.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2020\/11\/CONQUERII-Left-300x108.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"108\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.nufarm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2020\/11\/18123613\/CONQUERII-Left-300x108.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cdn.nufarm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2020\/11\/18123613\/CONQUERII-Left-480x173.jpg 480w, https:\/\/cdn.nufarm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2020\/11\/18123613\/CONQUERII-Left.jpg 500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-14030\" src=\"https:\/\/nufarm.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2020\/11\/CONQUERII-Right-300x108.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"108\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.nufarm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2020\/11\/18123614\/CONQUERII-Right-300x108.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cdn.nufarm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2020\/11\/18123614\/CONQUERII-Right-480x173.jpg 480w, https:\/\/cdn.nufarm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2020\/11\/18123614\/CONQUERII-Right.jpg 500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>\n<p>CONQUER II is a versatile herbicide designed for broad-spectrum control of broadleaf weeds. Its all-in-one liquid formulation provides convenience at application timing along with exceptional weed control. CONQUER II can be used in front of canola, offering rapid burndown with no residual activity.<\/p>\n<p>CONQUER II is an excellent option for growers seeking flexibility and quick results without compromising crop safety. It can be applied up to three days after seeding.<\/p>\n<p><strong>ThunderHawk<\/strong><\/p>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-14208\" src=\"https:\/\/nufarm.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2020\/11\/ThunderHawk-new-infograph-300x108.jpg\" alt=\"thunderhawk crops\" width=\"300\" height=\"108\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.nufarm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2020\/11\/27144115\/ThunderHawk-new-infograph-300x108.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cdn.nufarm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2020\/11\/27144115\/ThunderHawk-new-infograph-480x173.jpg 480w, https:\/\/cdn.nufarm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2020\/11\/27144115\/ThunderHawk-new-infograph.jpg 500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-14034\" src=\"https:\/\/nufarm.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2020\/11\/ThunderHawk-Right-300x108.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"108\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.nufarm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2020\/11\/18123619\/ThunderHawk-Right-300x108.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cdn.nufarm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2020\/11\/18123619\/ThunderHawk-Right-480x173.jpg 480w, https:\/\/cdn.nufarm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2020\/11\/18123619\/ThunderHawk-Right.jpg 500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>\n<p>ThunderHawk is designed for cereal crops grown in darker soil zones, which are characterized by higher organic matter and moisture. With three modes of action, it delivers fast-acting control on a wide spectrum of broadleaf weeds and provides up to three weeks of residual activity on volunteer canola. ThunderHawk also delivers strong control of cleavers, narrow-leaved hawk\u2019s-beard, wild mustard, kochia and many more.<\/p>\n<p>ThunderHawk can be applied up to two days after seeding wheat (spring, winter), barley and oats.<\/p>\n<p><strong>GoldWing<\/strong><\/p>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-14031\" src=\"https:\/\/nufarm.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2020\/11\/GoldWing-Left-300x108.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"108\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.nufarm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2020\/11\/18123615\/GoldWing-Left-300x108.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cdn.nufarm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2020\/11\/18123615\/GoldWing-Left-480x173.jpg 480w, https:\/\/cdn.nufarm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2020\/11\/18123615\/GoldWing-Left.jpg 500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-14032\" src=\"https:\/\/nufarm.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2020\/11\/GoldWing-Right-300x108.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"108\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.nufarm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2020\/11\/18123616\/GoldWing-Right-300x108.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cdn.nufarm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2020\/11\/18123616\/GoldWing-Right-480x173.jpg 480w, https:\/\/cdn.nufarm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2020\/11\/18123616\/GoldWing-Right.jpg 500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>\n<p>GoldWing delivers multiple modes of action for the control of challenging broadleaf weeds along with unsurpassed crop safety for registered crops. It can be applied up to three days after seeding.<\/p>\n<p>The unsurpassed crop safety makes it an excellent choice in front of lentils, chickpeas, field peas and more.<\/p>\n<p><strong>BlackHawk EVO<\/strong><\/p>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-19898\" src=\"https:\/\/nufarm.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2023\/11\/BlackHawk_EVO_InFor_Left_500x180-300x108.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"108\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.nufarm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2023\/11\/14080749\/BlackHawk_EVO_InFor_Left_500x180-300x108.png 300w, https:\/\/cdn.nufarm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2023\/11\/14080749\/BlackHawk_EVO_InFor_Left_500x180-1024x369.png 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.nufarm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2023\/11\/14080749\/BlackHawk_EVO_InFor_Left_500x180-768x276.png 768w, https:\/\/cdn.nufarm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2023\/11\/14080749\/BlackHawk_EVO_InFor_Left_500x180-480x173.png 480w, https:\/\/cdn.nufarm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2023\/11\/14080749\/BlackHawk_EVO_InFor_Left_500x180.png 1042w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-19897\" src=\"https:\/\/nufarm.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2023\/11\/BlackHawk_EVO_InFor_Right_500x180-300x108.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"108\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.nufarm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2023\/11\/14080728\/BlackHawk_EVO_InFor_Right_500x180-300x108.png 300w, https:\/\/cdn.nufarm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2023\/11\/14080728\/BlackHawk_EVO_InFor_Right_500x180-1024x369.png 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.nufarm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2023\/11\/14080728\/BlackHawk_EVO_InFor_Right_500x180-768x276.png 768w, https:\/\/cdn.nufarm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2023\/11\/14080728\/BlackHawk_EVO_InFor_Right_500x180-480x173.png 480w, https:\/\/cdn.nufarm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2023\/11\/14080728\/BlackHawk_EVO_InFor_Right_500x180.png 1042w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>\n<p>BlackHawk EVO is the next evolution in pre-seed burndown herbicides ahead of cereals. Powered by Duplosan\u2122 technology, BlackHawk EVO delivers fast, flexible and complete control of the toughest broadleaf weeds. This herbicide targets tough broadleaf weeds such as kochia, cleavers, wild mustard, volunteer canola and many more. BlackHawk EVO can be applied after seeding cereals prior to emergence except for oats, which should not be seeding until seven days after application.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Factors to Consider When Choosing a Pre-Seed Herbicide<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Soil Type and Zone<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Understanding your soil\u2019s characteristics is crucial to selecting the right herbicide.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Black Soil Zones:<\/strong> Rich in organic matter and moisture, well-suited for burndown and residual products.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Brown Soil Zones:<\/strong> Drier and lower in organic matter, both burndown and residual products have a fit. Understand residual herbicides and plan rotations to minimize risk<\/li>\n<li><strong>Transitional Zones: <\/strong>These zones contain characteristics from both brown and black zones, and using products should depend on weed pressure and agronomic advice.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Don&#8217;t rely solely on soil zone characteristics, identifying dominant weed species in your fields helps narrow down herbicide options. Choose the right herbicides to manage your key weed challenges. Use products with more than one effective mode of action when possible and\/or use approved tank-mixes featuring more than one mode of action where possible to slow the development of herbicide resistance.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Crop Type and Rotation<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Choosing the right herbicide is only one part of the equation. Combining this decision with sound agronomic practices such as timely application, weather monitoring and resistance management ensures effective weed control and higher crop productivity.<\/p>\n<p>By aligning herbicide selection with your field\u2019s unique characteristics and adhering to best practices, you can optimize your <strong>pre-seed herbicide<\/strong> program for long-term success. Whether targeting specific weeds with <strong>CONQUER II herbicide, <\/strong>BlackHawk EVO, GoldWing or ThunderHawk or ensuring compatibility in diverse soil zones, growers in Western Canada can leverage modern <strong>herbicide Canada<\/strong> solutions to achieve sustainable and profitable results.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Selecting an effective pre-seed herbicide is crucial for successful crop production in Western Canada, where varying soil zones and weed pressures demand tailored weed management strategies. Pre-seed herbicides like CONQUER\u00ae II, ThunderHawk\u00ae, GoldWing\u00ae and BlackHawk\u00ae EVO offer growers diverse solutions based on soil type, weed spectrum, and crop compatibility. The Role of Pre-Seed Herbicides Pre-seed &#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":154,"featured_media":21243,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"region_visibility":[467],"class_list":["post-21235","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-blog","region_visibility-west"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/2024.nufarm.com.au\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/21235","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/2024.nufarm.com.au\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/2024.nufarm.com.au\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/2024.nufarm.com.au\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/154"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/2024.nufarm.com.au\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=21235"}],"version-history":[{"count":6,"href":"https:\/\/2024.nufarm.com.au\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/21235\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":21244,"href":"https:\/\/2024.nufarm.com.au\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/21235\/revisions\/21244"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/2024.nufarm.com.au\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/21243"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/2024.nufarm.com.au\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=21235"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/2024.nufarm.com.au\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=21235"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/2024.nufarm.com.au\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=21235"},{"taxonomy":"region_visibility","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/2024.nufarm.com.au\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/region_visibility?post=21235"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}