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Southern Alberta Disease Update

For the week of June 26 – July 3 in wheat crops we’re seeing the following diseases: Septoria Leaf Blotch: Yellow flecks – to brown blotches Tan Spot: Tan-Brown Flecks (similar to leaf blotch) Stripe Rust: Yellow/orange elongated pustules In barley crops we’re...

Rolling Hills Area Crop Update

With hot windy temperatures the last couple of days the stress that was in the fields is now very visible. Partly flooded areas are turning from lime green to yellow and brown and the unevenness in the crops are more pronounced than they have appeared in the last few...

Crop and Weather Update

From Canola Council of Canada Peace Region (B.C. and Alberta): Welcome rains of 2” to 5” fell across most of the region early this week. Rains bypassed the northern Peace region and fields in that area are experiencing some drought stress. Alberta: Rain blanketed...

Flood Politics

While some producers in southeastern Saskatchewan, depending upon topography, persistence, equipment and luck were able to seed 20, 40 or even 60 per cent of their farm, there are also producers who didn’t turn a wheel. Not surprisingly, there are increasing calls for...