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AAFC involved in new wireworm control options

For the past eight years, three AAFC scientists – Christine Noronha, Bob Vernon and Wim Van Herk – have worked with BASF in the testing and research data collection for Teraxxa F4 and Cimegra.


OFA partners for Ontario ag carbon tax impact study

The Ontario Federation of Agriculture (OFA) has teamed with Agri-Food Economic Systems to determine the carbon tax’s impact on Ontario agriculture and agri-food businesses.


BASF’s Zidua SC herbicide now registered for potatoes

BASF Canada Agricultural Solutions has received registration for the label expansion of Zidua SC on potatoes. Zidua SC is already registered for use on annual grasses and broadleaf weeds in several field crops.
 
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And for all crops, Coragen insecticide has minimal impact on bees, beneficials and pollinators.*

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* When applied as directed by the product label. In line with Integrated Pest Management and Good Agricultural Practices, insecticide applications should be made when pollinators are not foraging to avoid unnecessary exposure.

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Breeding resistance to Colorado Potato Beetle

Potatoes have hundreds of wild relatives, which is helpful for potato breeders and researchers like AAFC-Fredericton’s Helen Tai. These wild relatives offer a wealth of resources from which to draw when developing new and improved varieties. Right now, the top trait breeders are looking for is Colorado Potato Beetle resistance, as the insect pest is found in all potato-growing regions and there are concerns of insecticide resistance. » Read more...
 
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BASF

Weeds strike early in potatoes. Return the favour.

Stay ahead of weeds with critical early-season control.

Crop establishment doesn’t just affect how your season begins, it can significantly impact your end goals of yield, harvest and profit potential. Protect your potatoes – and yourself – right from the start with Zidua® SC. Now registered for use in potatoes, it delivers early-season control with residual activity. And thanks to its Group 15 chemistry, Zidua SC helps you manage tough-to-control glyphosate-resistant weeds like kochia and waterhemp, as well as lamb’s quarters redroot pigweed, foxtails and wild oats.

Visit agsolutions.ca/ZiduaSC, and waste weeds, not time. » Learn more
 
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MicroVent Vision Offers Flexibility in Potato Storage

When it comes to controlling your potato storage ventilation system, flexibility is crucial. The end use of the crop as well as harvest conditions place varying requirements on the storage protocol. » Read more...
 
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Canadian Potato Summit

In case you missed it: recorded live and on-demand sessions now available! » Read more...