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OMAFRA: Six new label expansions through minor use program

Six new pesticide label expansions were recently approved by the Pest Management Regulatory Agency (PMRA), including two miticides for use against two-spotted spider mites.


CSGA launches online learning platform for seed sector

CSGA Learn offers ten comprehensive online courses curated to meet the Canadian seed sector’s real learning needs, with each course focusing on a particular aspect of the seed system.


McCain partners with FCC for regenerative ag funding

This initiative will offer financial incentives to potato farmers who are part of McCain's Regenerative Ag Framework, offering an annual incentive through FCC's Sustainability Incentive Program and McCain.
 
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AAFC builds on heat-tolerant potato gene research

Rising global temperatures are bringing new meaning to the phrase “hot potato.” Producers know that being able to grow potatoes that can withstand heat-stress is becoming increasingly urgent. Xiu-Qing Li of AAFC-Fredericton has been studying heat-stress in potatoes for years to help producers find more resistant varieties. » Read more...
 
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TCM: Cover crop considerations

With so many choices, how do you choose the perfect cover crop? Identifying your goal is the first step, according to Anne Verhallen, OMAFRA soil management specialist, horticulture. She notes the importance of balancing the risks and rewards, emphasizing that cover crops are not an easy cure-all and do require management. It’s better to start small and simple. » Read more...
 
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