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Stripe Rust in Winter Wheat Update

Stripe Rust symptoms have already been identified in some winter wheat fields in southern Alberta. Mike Harding, research scientist at Alberta Agriculture says that it’s crucial growers continue to monitor their fields for the fungus.
 
Interview with Mike Harding (2:46 minutes) (1.26 Mb)
Source : Agriculture and Forestry

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In the Field: Wheat Pest Scouting

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Managing insect pests in wheat isn’t about a single solution. It’s about stacking smart decisions. Breeding has delivered wheat varieties with built-in defenses against major insect pests, giving producers a crucial advantage before the season begins. Although no variety is fully immune, ongoing breeding ensures new varieties carry improved tolerance traits, allowing producers to choose varieties that reduce pest pressure to safeguard both yield and quality.