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Alberta spore traps catch late blight spores

Spore traps continue to help potato farmers stay ahead of late blight in Alberta and Ontario.


Hot weather in Ontario speeds up development of insects

Ontario scouts have found Colorado potato beetles mating and laying eggs, plus flea beetles, black cutworms and leafhoppers. However, all remain below threshold levels.


Canada’s surplus food rescue program now accepting applications

The Surplus Food Rescue Program will prioritize surplus commodities that have a higher risk of loss, such as potatoes and some aquaculture products.
 
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IWCA series: Karen Schwean-Lardner

Karen Schwean-Lardner is one of the most highly regarded poultry scientists worldwide working at University of Saskatchewan’s department of animal and poultry science. Canadian Poultry editor Brett Ruffell chats with her in the first episode of our podcast series featuring six Influential Women in Canadian Agriculture, a program created by the agriculture brand teams at Annex Business Media, designed to honour women making a difference in Canada’s ag industry. » Listen Now
 
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Potato season reels from COVID-19 impact, but some markets fairly stable

The United Potato Growers of Canada estimate Canadian potato acreage could be down 15,000 acres, mostly due to cuts in processing contracts. However, seed and fresh acres are stable, while chip acres have slightly increased. For the 2020 crop, UPGC’s official acreage estimate will not be out until mid-July. » Read more...
 
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Potato scouting resources for the season

Growers and scouts can now download three scouting resources that will help them know when and what to scout for in potato fields. » Read more...

High black cutworm pressure reported in Ontario

In this article, Eugenia Banks shares scouting tips for black cutworms. » Read more...

Summer checklist for late blight

Early summer, mid-summer and late summer practices to protect growers against late blight. » Read more...