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Alberta forecasts high midge pressure in 2014
According to Alberta Agriculture and Rural Development's (AARD) Wheat Midge Forecast for 2014, individual fields throughout southern and central Alberta are showing moderate to high midge pressure, but generally midge pressure is low in those regions. Throughout central and southern Alberta, individual fields could have high populations even if the forecast in the area is low.
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Summary of crop insects in Manitoba 2013
John Gavloski, entomologist with Manitoba Agriculture, Food and Rural Initiatives, has released a Summary of Insects on Crops in Manitoba in 2013, now available on the departments website.
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Root rot challenging pulse growers
Disease surveys across the Prairies are showing that pulse root rots, consisting of a complex of pathogens, are likely here to stay. With widespread infestations in pea crops from 2010 through 2013, pulse growers are being encouraged to look at the disease more closely.
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Acapela approved for sclerotinia control
Sclerotinia is one of the most economically damaging diseases of canola, potentially reducing yields by up to 50 per cent in extreme cases. Acapela, a Group 11 fungicide, contains the active ingredient picoxystrobin.
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Green fuel advancements
Innovators within the manufacturing industry are getting back to nature and the door is open for farmers to take part.
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