Some localized higher populations of armyworms and grasshoppers are present. Scouting is encouraged, although in many cases populations are noticeable but not economical as of yet. Armyworms in cereal crops are present in noticeable levels in many areas of Central Manitoba. Larvae can be scouted for by counting the number of larvae per square foot on average. The majority of larvae will be on the ground during the day and often hidden […] Read more
Manitoba crop insect and disease update
Conditions as of July 7, 2015
Manitoba Insect and Disease Update: July 25, 2014
Manitoba Agriculture’s weekly Insect and Disease Update is now available.Visit the MAFRD website for full text and images. Highlights: Goss’s wilt and leaf blight disease are showing up in corn. Ergot disease infection is now showing up in fall rye and grasses. Blackleg infection on lower stems/roots on canola is showing up. Downy mildew on sunflowers […] Read more
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