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Weekly Insect Update

First off today, we get an update on insect issues in Alberta fields with Scott Meers, insect management specialist with Alberta Agriculture and Forestry, first canola flower midge.

Interview with Scott Meers (3:03 minutes) (1.4Mb)

And a reminder for information on insects throughout the growing season, go to www.agriculture.alberta.ca/bugs-pest

 
 
Source : Alberta Ag and Forestry

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Warm weather and early planting are some of the factors that contributed to big winter canola plants heading into winter in December 2024. There was a lot of foliage and raised growing points. Did they survive the winter? Check this field with me in March 2025.