Decade-long implementation of Insect Monitoring and Spore Trapping Program has netted positive results for Potato Growers of Alberta in its fight against late blight.
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Program helps Alberta potato growers fight late blight
Spore-trapping program has positive reputation across North America for saving on input costs in potato industry
Anthracnose resistant lentils within reach
Pairing wild lentils with new technology may help in the fight against anthracnose
The risk that anthracnose poses to lentils continues to be high priority for the pulse sector.
Verticillium may undermine canola blackleg resistance
Verticillium stripe may compromise blackleg resistance protection in canola, new research out of Manitoba suggests
University of Manitoba research finds verticillium stripe in canola can break down blackleg resistance, creating challenges for disease management and yield protection on the Prairies.
Tried and true tips still work to control Ascochyta blight
Agriculture Canada pulse pathology researcher shares best ways to mitigate Ascochyta blight in chickpeas
Michelle Hubbard is an Agriculture Canada researcher in pulse pathology who is studying how a chickpea-flax intercrop might control Ascochyta blight.
Plant tissue testing key to maximizing crop health and yield: experts
Regular tissue analysis helps farmers detect nutrient deficiencies early, optimize fertilizer use and improve overall crop performance
How plant tissue testing plays a vital role in indentifying nutrient imbalances, improving fertilizer efficiency and boosting crop yields
Saskatchewan Crop Report: Varied precipitation as harvest begins
Dry areas begin harvest operations
Some areas of Saskatchewan received more than 100 mm of rain during the week ended Aug. 4, 2025, but others had little to none. Harvest operations began in those dry areas.
Going beyond “Resistant” on crop seed labels
Variety resistance is getting more specific on crop disease pathogens, but that information must be conveyed in a way that actually helps producers make rotation decisions.
Variety resistance is getting more specific on crop disease pathogens, but that information must be conveyed in a way that actually helps producers make rotation decisions.
Genetic resistance for anthracnose is on the way
No current varieties are anthracnose resistance, but developing one is the highest priority said Ana Vargas, University of Saskatchewan lentil and faba bean breeder
anthracnose resistant lentil varieites are on the way according to Ana Vargas, University of Saskatchewan lentil and chickpea breeder. She also shared some management methods for the anthracnose in lentils.
Stripe rust confirmed in Alberta fields
Farmers are encouraged to scout their fields for stripe rust disease so that they know if fungicide applications are warranted
Farmers are encouraged to scout their fields for stripe rust disease so that they know if fungicide applications are warranted
Pulse Weekly: Conditions vary across Saskatchewan
Weather, lack of moisture affecting crops
Pulse conditions in Saskatchewan are varied across the province with the worst-faring crops located in the western half.
