It's a classic example of where short-term decisions can mean long-term problems
Drier conditions this past season kept a lid on most crop diseases — but this is probably just a brief respite until environmental conditions line up again
Dry conditions, especially early in the season, reduced disease severity in general in 2015. Noteworthy events are the rise of blackleg in Saskatchewan and clubroot in Manitoba
So far nothing appears to have slowed the spread of clubroot, so some are suggesting it might be time to rethink our approach
A head-in-the-sand approach to unfamiliar insects, diseases and weeds simply won't do. Be observant. Early identification and fast action — when required — are best
Canola and soybean farmers are just beginning to see the wave of biosecurity that could sweep them the way it swept Canada’s hog and poultry sectors
For pulse growers, aphanomyces has all too much in common with canola’s clubroot
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