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Western farmers wait for changes to grain rail transportation After a recent meeting with federal Agriculture Minister Lawrence MacAuley and federal Transport Minister Marc Garneau, several farm groups are waiting to hear about a long-term plan for grain transportation in Canada. >> Read full article
Developing ergot-resistant cereals Over the past 15 years, ergot has shifted from being a sporadic, localized problem to a widespread disease issue for Prairie cereal growers. As a result, ergot research has become a rising priority for researchers and producer-driven research funding agencies. >> Read full article
U.S. snatches market share in wheat The United States will capture a higher share of the global wheat market this season, thanks to poor weather seen in Canada and France. >> Read full article

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Seed testing to prevent diseases in pulse crops In 2015, the Regional Pulse Crop Diagnostic Lab in Bozeman, Mo., tested seed submitted for nine fungal species. Results showed a particularly high incidence of Alternaria spp. on pea, plus additional pathogens including botrytis, sclerotinia, Fusarium, and Stemphylium, This year, pulse crop acreage in Montana increased to more than one million acres, many of which were planted to peas, lentils or chickpea for the first time. At the 2017 Field Crop Disease Summit, Dr. Mary Burrows of Montana State University will describe how diagnostics, early detection and rapid response to plant diseases will help sustain the industry and provide priorities for education and extension activities. The event has been approved for eight CCA-CEU credits. >> Learn More…






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National Environmental Farm Plan Summit Nov. 1-2, 2016 Location: Ottawa >> More Info
Agricultural Excellence Conference Nov. 23-24, 2016 Location: Calgary >> More Info
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Field Crop Disease Summit Feb. 21-22, 2017 Location: Saskatoon >> More Info