
Fusarium removal from pest act sparks protest
Farmers in north fear the regulatory change will open the doors to fusarium — and make cereal crops unprofitable

Fusarium rule change applauded

Proper combine adjustment pays off now and later
You don’t want fusarium-damaged kernels lowering grade or spreading spores, says crop specialist

Don’t let your guard down — fusarium still a risk
Dry weather greatly reduced the incidence of the fungal disease last year, but the threat is likely greater than ever

Provincial legislation isn’t helping fusarium battle, say seed growers
Grower groups argue a zero-tolerance approach is the wrong way to reduce its spread in Alberta

Now is the time to create next year’s battle plan for fusarium
Scouting this year is the first step in limiting the impact of the cereal disease next year

Tips when feeding unharvested crops
Digestibility, nutrient levels, and presence of mycotoxins are factors to consider before swath grazing or baling

Fusarium is tough, but you can fight back, says crop scientist
Planting winter wheat and bumping seeding rates can help, but fungicides aren’t a silver bullet

Don’t delay if you haven’t lined up seed
All that rain last year has elevated fusarium levels and lowered germination rates
