A good seedbed is important for germination and emergence and a plant’s root microbiome may also be important for nutrient cycling and plant growth. Potential impacts of root-associated microorganisms Dr.…
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Crop disease surveillance is critical every growing season – both at the individual field scouting level and at the regional or provincial surveying level. While the Prairie-wide insect monitoring network…
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Image source: Olfert’s ‘Co-ordinated monitoring, forecasting and risk warning for insect pests of field crops in Canada’ project Pre-season preparations can include checking insect pest forecasts and considering management strategies…
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A new round of Canola Agronomic Research Program (CARP) projects have been announced for 2022 program year. Officially beginning on April 1st the fourteen new projects will span one to…
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There are several unknowns (environmental and otherwise) prior to the start of the growing season, but pre-season planning and decision-making can still occur with quality data and available information. For…
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Photo credit: Dumonceaux and Helgason research team High commodity and input prices emphasize the importance of economics and can put pressure on crop rotations. One way to help increase profits,…
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