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International Day of Plant Health is May 12

May 12 marks the International Day of Plant Health, and the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) is reminding everyone of their role in safeguarding agriculture, forests, and the environment in Canada.

As the weather warms and Canadians are out enjoying local parks, campgrounds, and backyard barbeques, the CFIA is asking you not to move firewood, and report any sightings of invasive species.

 Here are some of the ways you can help prevent the spread of invasive species:

  • -  Learn about invasive species in your area and how to recognize them.
  • -  Let your family, friends and neighbours know about the importance of plant health and tell them about the International Day of Plant Health
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Southern Rust EXPLODED in 7 Days | Virtual Agronomist

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Take a raw, real-time look at how Landus Technical Agronomy Advisor Dan Bjorklund scouts for disease in Iowa cornfields using SkyScout. One week after detecting Southern Rust in a field near Garner, Iowa, Dan heads back with a camera in hand to show how fast things are changing.

This isn’t a polished walkthrough.. it’s boots-in-the-field, leaf-by-leaf diagnosis. You’ll see what Dan sees as he navigates from the road to the hot zone, compares symptoms, and breaks down the difference between Southern Rust and Physoderma brown spot.