Wheat midge are a problem in much of the Prairies and next year producers may seek wheat varieties that can limit damage from those insects. Todd Hyra, western business manager for SeCan, urged producers to note its CWRS variety AAC Oakman VB, which carries tolerance to both midge and sawfly, but it is not available […] Read more
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Midge tolerant wheat varieties available
Glacier FarmMedia – Wheat midge are a problem in much of the Prairies and next year producers may seek wheat varieties that can limit damage from those insects. Todd Hyra, western business manager for SeCan, urged producers to note its CWRS variety AAC Oakman VB, which carries tolerance to both midge and sawfly, but it […] Read more
New wheat on the block for sawfly, midge
Glacier FarmMedia – A major agronomic announcement at Ag in Motion 2024 was the introduction and naming of a new sawfly and midge tolerant Canadian Western Red Spring wheat: AAC Oakman VB. The variety still has two years of propagation ahead, but distributor SeCan expects it to hit the commercial market in 2026. Related story: […] Read more
Ergot risk threatens Man., less severe elsewhere
The fungal disease has been helped by the wet start to the growing season on the eastern side of the Prairies
Glacier FarmMedia – In the midst of the growing season, some Manitoba crops are now showing signs of ergot, which can reduce yield and pose a problem for marketing grain, but there are ways that producers can fight back against the fungal disease. Reports of ergot have been coming into Manitoba Agriculture, according to Anne […] Read more
