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Canola’s Developer Has Concerns About Over-Planting
Canola’s Developer Has Concerns About Over-Planting
The Canola Week Conference has been an annual December event since 1970 and was held again last month in Saskatoon.  The conference founder, Dr. Keith Downey, was in attendance again this year.  Downey is known worldwide throughout the agriculture and agri-food industries as one of two research scientists behind the development of canola. Dr. Keit...
Why Is Data On Hemp Pests Limited?
Why Is Data On Hemp Pests Limited?
Research data on pest threats to industrial hemp crops is currently limited.  According to a Colorado State University Emeritus and Entomologist professor, there is a reason for that limited data: "What remains unique about industrial hemp as a crop in the United States is that there has been no information on what are the pest issues at all and that couldn't start until about 2014 when resea
Powdery Mildew, Cercospora Reported In Western Idaho Sugarbeets
Powdery Mildew, Cercospora Reported In Western Idaho Sugarbeets
According to the University of Idaho, powdery mildew and Cercospora leaf spot have been found in sugarbeet fields in the western Treasure Valley.  There are several fungicides available for use to treat these diseases.  Depending on the disease pressure and chemistry used, applications with different chemistries should be repeated every 14-21 days. UI of...

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