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Production Information for Producers

Production & Management of Sunflowers (MAFRI)

Diseases of Sunflowers Downey mildew ; Phoma, Rusts, Sclerotinia, Verticillium wilt

Insect Control Painted Lady Butterfly, Cutworm, Sunflower Beetle, Sunflower Midge, Sunflower Seed Weevil, Sunflower Maggots, Sunflower Stem Weevils, Sunflower Bud Moth

Guide to Crop Protection

National Sunlower Association website


The Sunflower Production Guide

The Sunflower Production Guide is designed to assist producers with basic agronomic information for sunflower production.

This glove compartment-sized guide provides information on field selection, seeding rates, depths, fertilizer recommendations and sunflower harvesting tips. Also featured in the guide is full-colour photos of pests of sunflowers to aid in identifying insects and diseases that may affect your crop. Revised and reprinted March 2006.

Pages: 40
Price: no charge

Available at: Manitoba Agriculture, Food and Rural Initiatives
Phone: 204-945-3893 or available through NSAC.

To view the pdf version click here.


 

Variety Selection

Sunflower hybrids are evaluated by the Manitoba Sunflower Committee (MSC).

See Results
(available in pdf format)

List of varieties which are registered in Canada

Get Involved

For inquiries or to find out how you can become a member, please contact

National Sunflower Association of Canada
Box 1269
Carman MB R0G 0J0
Phone: 204 745-6776

Email:info@canadasunflower.com

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