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Podcast: Potato early dying and CanPEDNet update with Mario Tenuta

Potato early dying complex is aptly named, with many factors contributing to this complicated disease of potato crops. In this episode of Tuber Talk, editorial director Stefanie Croley chats with Mario Tenuta.


Hardeman departs as ag minister in Ontario cabinet shuffle

Ernie Hardeman, MPP for Oxford County, is no longer Ontario’s minister of agriculture, food and rural affairs. Lisa Thompson, former minister of consumer and government services, will replace him in the role.


McCain Foods highlights regenerative ag principles

As part of its efforts for greater agricultural sustainability, McCain Foods has outlined the regenerative agricultural principles it intends to implement on its contracted potato acres going forward.
 
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Late blight checklist for protection throughout the season

Eugenia Banks of the Ontario Potato Board has released the Summer Checklist for Late Blight, updated for the 2021 growing season. It includes tips for preventing and managing late blight infections and steps for scouting. The start of this week saw some much-needed rainfall, and the next few days will see a great deal more moisture, which means conditions are ripe for late blight. » Read more...
 
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Help us improve the Canadian Potato Summit

We’re bringing the Canadian Potato Summit to you virtually again in 2022, and we want to know how we can help make your virtual event experience the best ever. » Read more...