Canada’s first durum variety classified as resistant to ergot may expand the wheat’s acreage in parts of Western Canada where it’s not been typically grown.| Grainews
Canada’s Outdoor Farm Show Off The Beaten Path tour gives farmers the chance to learn about the latest crop research| Farmtario
Michelle Hubbard, an Agricutlure and Agri-Food Canada researcher, says chickpea-flax intercrop works to reduce ascochyta blight disease. She shares some theories on why. The post Ongoing research on chickpea-flax intercrop shows the mix reduces ascochyta blight appeared first on Grainews.| GrainewsFeatures & Production Tips - Grainews
University of Manitoba research finds verticillium stripe in canola can break down blackleg resistance, creating challenges for disease management and yield protection on the Prairies. The post Verticillium may undermine canola blackleg resistance appeared first on Grainews.| GrainewsFeatures & Production Tips - Grainews
Variety resistance is getting more specific on crop disease pathogens, but that information must be conveyed in a way that actually helps producers make rotation decisions.| Manitoba Co-operator
The Ecorobotix ARA uses AI, image recognition, and ultra-precise plant-by-plant spraying to reduce chemical use, lower input costs, and boost sustainability in modern farming.| Farmtario
Confirmed sightings of stripe rust in Alberta have prompted experts to encourage growers in southern Alberta, along with those in the Drumheller and Calgary regions, to scout their fields for the disease.| Alberta Farmer Express