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U of A researchers aim to create new strain of wheat with resistance to wheat midge

Wheat midge has potential to be destructive – but a new strain of wheat could protect yields.


Federal government invests $1.7 million in high-efficiency fertilizers

The current conflict in Ukraine has created increased demand for Canadian fertilizer.


Crop report: Crops develop in Manitoba, gophers appear in Saskatchewan fields

Alberta has also begun receiving more moisture after a dry spring.
 
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New testing tools

New testing tools

Redroot pigweed is the fifth-most abundant broadleaf weed species in Manitoba, and is prolific in Manitoba fields and elsewhere across the Prairies. It can compete with many crops and thrives under hot conditions – quickly growing beyond the recommended stages for herbicide application. More recently, some suspected populations of herbicide-resistant redroot pigweed have cropped up in some fields, and researchers are now working on new diagnostic tools to detect these biotypes. » Learn more...
 
The state of technology in agriculture

The state of technology in agriculture

In early 2022, Top Crop Manager conducted a survey on use of ag tech. More than 1,200 individuals responded. Most have already adopted some form of agricultural technology, with some layering technology options, such as GPS, weather data and data management. But respondents also gave insight into their processes for trying new technology – what kind of research they undertake before making their own decisions, whose recommendations they trust most and more. How can technology become more streamlined and accessible in order to increase adoption? » Learn more...
 
INPUTS: THE PODCAST 
 
Inputs

The effects of excess moisture in Manitoba

April, May and June showers bring… bumper crops? That’s the hope, especially in Manitoba, where excess rain has delayed seeding and spraying, impacted crop emergence and created high weed, disease and insect pest pressure. In this episode of Inputs, co-host Dylan Sjolie chats with entomologist John Gavloski and field crop pathologist David Kaminski, both with Manitoba Agriculture, on the challenges producers are facing in the province. Gavloski and Kaminski share insight on how precipitation affects the development of plant diseases and insects, as well as advice and predictions for the remainder of the season. » Listen now...
 
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