Resources and expert advice on how to prevent damage to winter wheat by fusarium head blight.
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Managing fusarium head blight prior to harvest
Advice on how to prevent damage to winter wheat to minimize yield and quality loss
Experts doubt FBI’s claim that crop fungus smuggled by Chinese students is a threat
A biological sample that a Chinese researcher was accused of smuggling into the United States and that prosecutors cast as a “dangerous biological pathogen” is a common type of fungus already widespread in U.S. crop fields that likely poses little risk to food safety, experts said.
Two Chinese researchers accused of smuggling ‘potential agroterrorism weapon’ into U.S.
Fusarium poses threat
U.S. federal prosecutors have accused two Chinese nationals of smuggling a dangerous biological pathogen that had the potential to be used as an agricultural terrorism weapon into the United States for research.
Back to normal for cereal leaf disease in Saskatchewan
Precipitation has more or less returned to normal in Saskatchewan, but that also means cereal growers need to be more aware of leaf and other diseases, says a plant pathologist.
CMBTC study finds new malting barley lines a fit for Manitoba
Agronomic traits in new varieties overcome disease issues that held crop back
Manitoba farmers have improved prospects to access the more-lucrative malting barley market, according to a recent study. The report by the Canadian Malting Barley Technical Centre (CMBTC), in collaboration with the Manitoba Crop Alliance, says new Canadian malting barley varieties can be grown successfully in Manitoba. With yields and quality comparable to the check variety […] Read more
Fusarium could be a risk for Ontario growers
Heavy rain and moderate temperatures are contributing factors
Humid and wet weather this spring has created ideal conditions for fusarium head blight development in wheat. The risk of fusarium is heavily dependent on the weather and stage of crop. High moisture nd temperatures around 20 to 25 degrees Celsius just before and during heading, is ideal for fusarium growth. Why it matters: Fusarium-infected […] Read more
New research finds natural bacteria in corn may help against fusarium
Certain types of bacteria multiply in corn silk when exposed to fusarium
University of Guelph researchers have found corn silks naturally contain diverse microbes, a finding that may point to a new strategy to help protect cobs from fungal infections. Why it matters: The discovery may improve breeding and farming practices to avert costly and harmful fungal outbreaks. The study was led by Dr. Manish Raizada, a […] Read more
Alberta deregulates fusarium
Crop disease comes off province's 'zero tolerance' list
Alberta is moving to keep fusarium in check by means other than the “zero tolerance” policy it has in effect on agricultural pests such as rats, rabies and clubroot. Agriculture Minister Devin Dreeshen announced a ministerial order Wednesday to remove Fusarium graminearum from the list of pests covered by the Pest and Nuisance Control Regulation, […] Read more
Wheat fungicide timing critical
Spraying for fusarium has a short window, so scouting is critical
Wheat heads are beginning to emerge making growers think about T3 timing to spray to protect against fusarium head blight (FHB). “Fusarium head blight is still one of the most important diseases in winter wheat,” says OMAFRA cereals specialist Joanna Follings. Why it matters: For the best protection against FHB, fungicide timing is very important. […] Read more
Researchers develop a quick test for DON
Science Notes: Innovation could reduce toxins harmful to both animals and humans
Researchers at the University of Saskatchewan Crop Development Centre (CDC) have developed a fast and accurate method for identifying and quantifying toxins in fusarium-infected cereal grain, an innovation that could reduce toxins that are harmful to both animals and humans. It could also help farmers who have struggled with trusting the toxin tests of buyers. […] Read more
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