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More than 95 per cent of Manitoba potato acreage planted

On an individual level, farms are reporting anywhere from 40 to 100 per cent progress. But, due to higher-than-average precipitation, seed rot has been reported in some wet fields.


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Podcast: Spotting late blight with Ryan Barrett

Late blight requires a fairly specific combination of climate and other external factors. Although it’s not late blight season yet, it’s a good time to know if things are shaping up in that direction. Ryan Barrett, research and agronomy specialist with the P.E.I. Potato Board, shares the conditions that result in late blight, what to look for and how to work with agronomists and local labs to learn more about late blight.


Government invests $330K to upgrade SPUD Unit

The investment will enable a variety of capital and equipment upgrades including improvements to irrigation and air filtration, temperature control, increases to sterilization capacity and improvements to its greenhouse coverings.


Canada pledges $2M to organics industry

The $2M investment will be split between two different entities, focused on increasing competitiveness, import and export capabilities and research to help build evidence for organics through data aggregation and benchmarking.


Podcast: IWCA honouree Liz Robertson

For over 20 years, Robertson has been at the forefront of providing quality business and professional advice to farm families and businesses across Canada. Here, Robertson discusses her achievements, how she has transformed farm advisory services, her thoughts on the future of farming, and more.


 
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A new genetically engineered potato developed in Michigan

A new genetically engineered potato developed by Michigan State University potato breeder Dave Douches has been granted exemption from the biotechnology regulations placed on genetically modified products by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service. The Kal91.3 potato is bred from an MSU potato variety, Kalkaska. The potato can be stored in cool temperatures for long periods of time without sucrose, the compound that sugar is typically stored in potatoes as, converting into reducing sugars such as fructose and glucose. » Read More...
 
 
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