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Province Releases 2019 Grasshopper Forecast

The province has released its grasshopper forecast for the upcoming crop year.

The risk of economical populations of grasshoppers developing in 2019 varies, depending on location, but overall the risk is generally low to moderate.

Weather will play a big factor, as will natural enemies.

Farmers and agronomists should start monitoring for grasshoppers in late-may or June.

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Source : Steinbachonline

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