The fight against clubroot has evolved over the past few decades since it was discovered in Alberta. A lot has changed since clubroot was first discovered in Alberta on canola in 2003. While scientists now understand the disease and its necessary management far better...
The following piece is from our sister publication, Germination. BASF has issued an urgent notice to its grower customers warning of a high degree of risk of injury for sensitive crops in 2022, such as canola, durum wheat and canary seed, due to possible herbicide...
Plant scientist Linda Gorim is leading a team using high-tech handheld devices to find out which canola breeds are best at photosynthesis, with the goal of improving yields for Canadian farmers. Photo: University of Alberta A new research project at the University of...
It can feel like farmers are being attacked from every angle, and often it feels undeserved. While agriculturalists try to make a living using the latest and greatest science available, misunderstanding, and anti-technology activists make it hard. But is it always...
Plants early season in the season infected with Aphanomyces. Photo: Sherrilyn Phelps, Saskatchewan Pulse Growers Root rot in peas caused by Aphanomyces has become an increasing problem in fields across southern Alberta over the last decade. In 2012, a new problem...
The following piece is from our sister publication, Spud Smart. The Canadian government is launching a new climate plan for the country’s agriculture sector, the government says in a news release on March 18. The new Agricultural Climate Solutions (ACS) program...
