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Stripe rust severe in central Alberta
Alberta Agriculture and Rural Development is reminding growers to scout wheat and barley fields for stripe rust in all areas of the province as stripe rust is now reported from southern, central and northern regions, including the Peace region.
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Weather taking a toll on Manitoba crops
Continuing wet and flooded conditions in areas of Manitoba continue to impact crop stands and yield potential, according to this week's Manitoba crop report.
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A big year for canola root rots
Foot rot and brown girdling root rot (BGRR) seem to be more common this year, according to the Canola Council of Canada. If you see dying plants or plants with lower leaves dying off while other plants remain green, this may indicate abnormal root function.
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New surveillance system to document Canadian honey bee health
The government of Canada is investing $1 million to the Beekeepers Commission of Alberta to initiate a four-year nation-wide surveillance project to document the health profile of honey bee colonies in Canada.
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Federal government gives more time to repay cash advances
Western Canadian producers who have been unable to sell their crops due to rail transportation challenges now have more time to repay their 2013 cash advances under the Advance Payments Program (APP).
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