Reading Time: 2 minutes Wheat midge, a non-native pest that feeds on developing wheat kernels, is a serious economic threat to farmers, especially in Manitoba and Saskatchewan. But the pest is now a growing problem in Alberta, including Peace River country, and starting to attack Montana’s wheat crops. However, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada researchers know ways to reduce its […] Read more
Beneficial insects can reduce the economic threat if wheat midge arrives
Two natural predators can help with wheat midge problems if you foster their populations
Ancient plant oils seen fighting food pathogens
Reading Time: 2 minutes Oils derived from cinnamon and cloves do more than taste and smell good — they can also fight food-borne diseases, such as E. coli and salmonella, researchers are discovering. This natural ability of some ancient natural oils — from geraniums, cloves, wild oregano, cinnamon and thyme, for example — offers promise in finding alternatives to […] Read more
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