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Fumigating grain beetles Accessing and using fumigants for grain beetle control in stored grain has become more complex, says an Alberta Agriculture and Rural Development (ARD) specialist. >> Read full article
EPA will require weed-resistance restrictions on glyphosate herbicide U.S. regulators will put new restrictions on the world’s most widely used herbicide to help address the rapid expansion of weeds resistant to the chemical. >> Read full article
Spring flood risk low in Manitoba The risk of flooding in Manitoba this spring is low in most areas of the province as run-off from melting snow has ended or is low. However, a major rain or snowstorm could still produce late spring or early summer localized flooding. >> Read full article
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A whammy on wild oat The results from a nine-year study show that using good cultural practices, along with herbicides, helps reduce the risk of developing herbicide-resistant weeds and boosts crop yields. The study focused on wild oat, one of Western Canada’s worst annual weeds. According to John O’Donovan, a research scientist with Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC) and one of the researchers involved in the study, wild oat is a major problem on the Prairies, and it has been so for many years. >> Learn More…
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Made-for-Canada sunflower varieties The recent injection of almost $4 million towards developing sunflower hybrids specifically suited to Canadian conditions may finally make this crop an attractive option for Canadian growers. >> Read full article
Genome Canada unveils Canada’s new Genomics Innovation Network A $15.5 million investment being made to Canada’s new Genomics Innovation Network will allow innovation centres across Canada to collaborate and harness their collective power for the advancement of genomics research. >> Read full article
Fertilizer research, development granted funding The federal government is investing $1.1 million to the Canadian Fertilizer Institute (CFI) to facilitate research and development to improve the efficient use of fertilizer. >> Read full article




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Farm Progress Show June 17-19, 2015 Location: Regina, SK >> More Info
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