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Identifying Fusarium In Wheat

Fusarium head blight is a fungal disease of cereal crops that affects kernel development. Fusarium graminearum is well established in southern Alberta and trace amounts are found in central and northern regions. Kelly Turkington, research scientist, plant pathology with Agriculture Canada in Lacombe, says the first step to help limit the impact of this disease is to know whether the disease is present to begin with.

Interview with Kelly Turkington (3:46 minutes) (1.72 Mb)

Source : Agriculture and Forestry

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What I’m Checking Behind the Planter This Spring

Video: What I’m Checking Behind the Planter This Spring



This is the first episode of a new behind-the-scenes series on our farm.

Today I’m checking behind the planter looking at planting depth, seed-to-soil contact, and making sure we’re placing seed into moisture, even in a dry spring.

Everything can look good from the cab, but this is where you find out what’s really happening.

We also ran into a prescription issue that slowed us down, which is a good reminder that even when conditions are ideal, the little things still matter.

If you’re planting right now, it’s worth taking a few minutes to check behind your planter.