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AgTech Roundtable

New testing tools for redroot pigweed

Recent weed surveys indicated redroot pigweed was the fifth most abundant broadleaf weed species in Manitoba. Now, researchers at the University of Manitoba are working on developing rapid molecular diagnostic tools for detecting herbicide-resistant weed biotypes for this problematic weed.


Insecticide resistance on the Prairies

For farmers growing annual crops, which insects pose the greatest threat for developing resistance?


Wireworm ID 101

Managing wireworms – the larval form of a click beetle – remains a challenge for Prairie crop producers, even after more than 100 years of research and studies. A new wireworm guide aims to compile the extensive research and make it accessible to everyone.
 
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Western bean cutworm

Western bean cutworm can overwinter in Quebec

Two decades ago, western bean cutworm wasn’t even on producers’ radar in Quebec and Ontario. Since its discovery in Ontario in 2008 and Quebec the following year, it’s become a closely monitored pest of corn and dry bean in both provinces. Its chief risk lies in its ability to damage corn ears, paving the way for Gibberella infection and mycotoxin contamination. » Learn more...
 
Tools for the Prairies

The benefits of a monitoring and risk-management tool for the Prairies

Following the success of the Prairie Pest Monitoring Network (PPMN), researchers and industry were interested in developing a similar network for a co-ordinated field crop disease monitoring program for the Prairies. The Prairie Crop Disease Monitoring Network (PCDMN) was launched in 2018 and continues to provide important disease-monitoring resources to producers. » Learn more...
 
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