Tag Archives crop diseases

Orange juice prices near all-time high as storm hits Florida
Crop was already expected to be small

Mid-summer conditions raise alerts about late blight in potatoes
Growers are advised to scout and be proactive with fungicides

New genetic horizons for food-grade soybeans
Future varieties will resist diseases like SCN and white mould

Search is on for a response to tar spot
University of Illinois researchers study exotic sources of resistance

The latest treatment for white mould in soybeans
Ready for 2023, a new fungicide promotes plant health and protects yield

‘Keep it Clean’ program aims for more than just good advice
Program seen as 'one stop shop' for ensuring marketability of grains

Identifying microbial compounds can help predict crop risks
U.S. company uses genomic sequencing to identify a wide variety of pathogens and pests that can pose a threat to corn and soy crops

Hunt for disease pathogens goes even smaller-scale
AAFC scientists are developing biological assays that can be used to detect crop and livestock diseases

Fusarium could be a risk for Ontario growers
Heavy rain and moderate temperatures are contributing factors

Bringing rapid genetic testing to the farm
Competition win helped Harvest Genomics bring its technology to the agriculture industry