Videos
VIDEO: AgGronomyTV: Crop diseases in canola
Verticillium in canola crops continues to spread on the prairies, but one province in particular is feeling the brunt of it: Manitoba. Here, Courtney Ross with the Canola Council of Canada talks about the best time to scout for verticillium in canola crops, plus the growing prevalence of blackleg infections on the prairies and its impact on yields.
VIDEO: AGCanadaTV: In case you missed it: Your national ag news recap for March 8, 2024
VIDEO: AGCanadaTV: In case you missed it: Your national ag news recap for March 1, 2024
VIDEO: AgGronomyTV: Avoiding root rot in pulse crops
Dr. Syama Chatterton, a research scientist with Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, offered a presentation at Manitoba Ag Days on root rot in pulse crops. In a negative ‘two for one,’ attendees may have been surprised to learn of a connection between root rot and another well-known soil pathogen: fusarium. In this video, Chatterton talks about some of the latest findings into aphanomyces and the one practice growers have in their toolbox to keep root rot from developing in their fields.
VIDEO: AGCanadaTV: In case you missed it: Your national ag news recap for Feb. 23, 2024
VIDEO: AGCanadaTV: In case you missed it: Your national ag news recap for Feb. 16, 2024
VIDEO: AgGronomyTV: Bug pressures in 2024
Manitoba Agriculture entomologist John Gavloski spoke at St. Jean Farm Days on Jan. 10 to remind attendees which insects were standouts in 2023, which pest insects he’s keeping a close eye on in 2024, and more importantly, mitigation advice for crop producers heading into the growing season.
VIDEO: AGCanadaTV: In case you missed it: Your national ag news recap for Feb. 09, 2024
VIDEO: AGCanadaTV: In case you missed it: Your national ag news recap for Feb. 02, 2024
VIDEO: AGGronomyTV: Top three threats for canola growers
Canola growers face a variety of pest pressures each growing season, but some are more perennial than others. At Manitoba Ag Days this year, Chris Manchur with the Canola Council of Canada talked about the main economic pest threats for Manitoba canola growers and what measures they can take to help reduce their risk.