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In January 2014, Stratus surveyed 1,100 Canadian farmers to find out their practices and attitudes about weed resistance management. We found that when it comes to managing resistance, it's clear that most farmers have a positive, proactive attitude.

Most farmers know that the land they work is the most important tool in their toolbox, which is why many have implemented land stewardship plans. Those plans will help to keep their farm operations healthy and viable for years to…

Farmers across Canada are taking notice, as resistant weeds follow U.S. trends. May 29, 2013, GUELPH, ONTARIO – Canadian farmers are reporting that 1.1 million acres of cropland are infested with species of glyphosate resistant weeds, according to a survey by Stratus Ag Research.

The million acres makes up 1.3% of total crop acres in Canada, but 6.7% of farmers said they have the problem on at least part of their land.  The survey found that 10.9% of farms in eastern Canada are infested, compared to 5.4%…

Not only are glyphosate resistant weeds spreading geographically, the problem is also intensifying with multiple species now resistant on an increasing number of farms.

US farmers told us that 61.2 million acres of cropland are infested with glyphosate resistant weeds, almost doubling since 2010. Stratus has asked thousands of US farmers about resistance, with surveys across 31 states over three years. The trends are dramatic: Nearly half (49%)…