Dry weather greatly reduced the incidence of the fungal disease last year, but the threat is likely greater than ever
The weather will tell the tale, but there’s one crop disease ‘producers should be thinking about and preparing for’
Blackleg was confirmed in 90 per cent of Alberta fields last year and is likely in every field, says expert
Peas are the biggest concern and even when fields look OK, root rot can still be there
Producers are being urged to be on the lookout and take steps to keep the virus from spreading
Disease found in Oregon three weeks earlier than ever recorded
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