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Fusarium Head Blight and Harvest

With producers in parts of the province already in the fields harvesting, Fusarium Head Blight continues to be a concern. Kelly Turkington, plant pathologist with Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, discusses harvest management and ways to improve grade.

Kelly Turkington interview (4:00 minutes) (1.9 Mb)

 
 
Source : Alberta Ag and Forestry

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