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Regina To Host Canola Conference In Mid-February

 
CanoLab is back for another year, an interactive workshop that feature live canola plants and insects.
 
There will be two separate one day sessions to choose from, Wednesday, February 15th or Thursday February 16th in Regina.
 
Canola Council of Canada agronomy specialist Nicole Phillp says it is the first time canolab is being held in Regina.
 
Crop diseases, production and insect control will be among the issues.
 
She says canolab is a hands on event with plant material and bugs.
 
CanoLab is one day workshop, which is being offered on two separate days in Regina on Wednesday, February 15th and Thursday February 16th.
 
Source : CKRM

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