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Prairie wheat, canola still susceptible to pests, diseases

Prairie wheat and canola crops are looking generally good despite being behind in development, but yields could still be impacted by disease and insect problems, crop specialists said. "By and large, the canola crops look really good," said Harry Brook, crop specialist with Alberta Agriculture and Rural Development at Stettler. "A concern for farmers is[...]

Alta. seeding aided by warmer weather, but still behind

Warmer conditions in Alberta have advanced the seeding process the past two weeks, but most areas are still a week behind normal, according to a provincial crop specialist. "The last few years we've had cool, wet Mays," said Harry Brook with Alberta's Ag-Info Centre in Stettler. "This year May was cool and wet early on,[...]